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Indian style potato curry is a delicious dish that is perfect for dinners at home or to bring to a party. It is simple to alter the recipe to create a serving for one or a serving for an entire party. While it does require quite a few ingredients, the process of making potato curry can be painless. | Indian style potato curry is a delicious dish that is perfect for dinners at home or to bring to a party. It is simple to alter the recipe to create a serving for one or a serving for an entire party. While it does require quite a few ingredients, the process of making potato curry can be painless. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Gathering Ingredients for Traditional Potato Curry === | === Gathering Ingredients for Traditional Potato Curry === | ||
| − | #Get all of the ingredients. Potato curry requires many spices, and it is important to make sure you have each one before you start cooking. Here is a list of ingredients you will need:<ref>http://simplyreem.com/simple-potato-curry/</ref> | + | #Get all of the ingredients. Potato curry requires many spices, and it is important to make sure you have each one before you start cooking. Here is a list of ingredients you will need:<ref name="rf1">http://simplyreem.com/simple-potato-curry/</ref> |
#*2 cups of quartered potatoes | #*2 cups of quartered potatoes | ||
#*1/2 cup chopped onions | #*1/2 cup chopped onions | ||
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#*Stirring spoon and knife | #*Stirring spoon and knife | ||
#Look for these spices at your local grocery store. If your local grocery store does not carry them, try searching at a designated spice store or online. | #Look for these spices at your local grocery store. If your local grocery store does not carry them, try searching at a designated spice store or online. | ||
| − | #Measure out all of your ingredients. As you are cooking, it is much easier to have your ingredients already measured and ready so you do not have to waste time measuring each one out as you have food cooking on the stove.<ref | + | #Measure out all of your ingredients. As you are cooking, it is much easier to have your ingredients already measured and ready so you do not have to waste time measuring each one out as you have food cooking on the stove.<ref name="rf1" /> |
=== Cooking the Potato Curry === | === Cooking the Potato Curry === | ||
| − | #Peel the potatoes and cut them into quarters. Once you have finished quartering the potatoes, boil them in water for about 15-20 minutes until they are soft.<ref | + | #Peel the potatoes and cut them into quarters. Once you have finished quartering the potatoes, boil them in water for about 15-20 minutes until they are soft.<ref name="rf1" /> |
| − | #Heat the oil in a saucepan on low. While the oil is sizzling, add in the cumin, curry leaves and green chili. Mix the ingredients well into the oil, and then add hing.<ref>http://www.npr.org/2011/09/28/140735689/fresh-curry-leaves-add-a-touch-of-india</ref> | + | #Heat the oil in a saucepan on low. While the oil is sizzling, add in the cumin, curry leaves and green chili. Mix the ingredients well into the oil, and then add hing.<ref name="rf2">http://www.npr.org/2011/09/28/140735689/fresh-curry-leaves-add-a-touch-of-india</ref> |
| − | #Add in the tomato and onion. Let them fry for about 2 to 3 minutes or until they are golden brown.<ref>http://www.yummly.com/recipes/indian-potato-curry</ref> | + | #Add in the tomato and onion. Let them fry for about 2 to 3 minutes or until they are golden brown.<ref name="rf3">http://www.yummly.com/recipes/indian-potato-curry</ref> |
| − | #Put in the potatoes. Stir them in with the other ingredients, and let them fry for three to four minutes. Stir often so the potatoes get cooked and browned evenly.<ref>http://indianhealthyrecipes.com/potato-curry-aloo-sabzi/</ref> | + | #Put in the potatoes. Stir them in with the other ingredients, and let them fry for three to four minutes. Stir often so the potatoes get cooked and browned evenly.<ref name="rf4">http://indianhealthyrecipes.com/potato-curry-aloo-sabzi/</ref> |
| − | #Combine the final spices. After the potatoes have been fried with the spices, add in the tumeric, salt, and chili powder, coriander powder, and kasuri methi.<ref | + | #Combine the final spices. After the potatoes have been fried with the spices, add in the tumeric, salt, and chili powder, coriander powder, and kasuri methi.<ref name="rf4" /> |
| − | #Add water. Depending on how thick or thin you would like you potato curry, add about 1/2 cup to 1 cup of water. If you feel that you have added too much water, let the potato curry sit on the stove set on low with a lid on the saucepan, and allow it to thicken.<ref | + | #Add water. Depending on how thick or thin you would like you potato curry, add about 1/2 cup to 1 cup of water. If you feel that you have added too much water, let the potato curry sit on the stove set on low with a lid on the saucepan, and allow it to thicken.<ref name="rf4" /> |
| − | #Remove from the stove and transfer to a serving platter. Once the potato curry has reached your desired thickness, turn the stove off and put the food into a bowl.<ref | + | #Remove from the stove and transfer to a serving platter. Once the potato curry has reached your desired thickness, turn the stove off and put the food into a bowl.<ref name="rf4" /> |
| − | #Enjoy with rice or chapathi. Potato curry is traditionally served with rice, chapati, or roti. You can purchase these items at your local grocery store or make them at home.<ref | + | #Enjoy with rice or chapathi. Potato curry is traditionally served with rice, chapati, or roti. You can purchase these items at your local grocery store or make them at home.<ref name="rf4" /> |
=== Adding Additional Ingredients === | === Adding Additional Ingredients === | ||
#Add peas. Potato curry can be complemented by many different types of spices, proteins, and vegetables. Try adding one cup of fresh cooked peas in the saucepan, and mix with the potatoes and spices. | #Add peas. Potato curry can be complemented by many different types of spices, proteins, and vegetables. Try adding one cup of fresh cooked peas in the saucepan, and mix with the potatoes and spices. | ||
| − | #Mix in chopped spinach. Chop two cups of fresh spinach, and add it to the potato curry as it is cooking on the stove. Mix the spinach in well with the other ingredients.<ref>http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/course/side-dish/potato-curry/</ref> | + | #Mix in chopped spinach. Chop two cups of fresh spinach, and add it to the potato curry as it is cooking on the stove. Mix the spinach in well with the other ingredients.<ref name="rf5">http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/course/side-dish/potato-curry/</ref> |
| − | #Add chicken. Cook about 4 oz. of chicken in a separate pan until it is fully cooked. Cut the chicken into small pieces, and add it in with the other ingredients as they are cooking on the stove.<ref | + | #Add chicken. Cook about 4 oz. of chicken in a separate pan until it is fully cooked. Cut the chicken into small pieces, and add it in with the other ingredients as they are cooking on the stove.<ref name="rf5" /> |
| − | #Make your dish creamy. After you add the potatoes, mix in 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt and 2 tbsps of sour cream for a thick, creamy mixture. This is just a starting base. You can add more or less depending on how thick or creamy you want your dish.<ref>http://www.spicytasty.com/veggie-entrees-sides/aloo-ki-subzi-creamy-potato-curry/</ref> | + | #Make your dish creamy. After you add the potatoes, mix in 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt and 2 tbsps of sour cream for a thick, creamy mixture. This is just a starting base. You can add more or less depending on how thick or creamy you want your dish.<ref name="rf6">http://www.spicytasty.com/veggie-entrees-sides/aloo-ki-subzi-creamy-potato-curry/</ref> |
#Finished. | #Finished. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
