Potato & Pea Curry

Serves 4

• 1 ½ lbs potatoes
• 2 cloves finely chopped garlic
• 2 tbsp ground ginger
• ¼ tsp cardamon seeds cracked
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 cup frozen peas
• touch of vegetable oil
• 1 medium finely chopped onion
• 2 tsp chilli mixed essence
• ½tsp cumin
• ½ tsp garam masala
• salt and pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 tbsp of water

Parboil potatoes in salted water for 10 minutes. Drain and put aside.

Heat oil in a saucepan or wok. Add garlic and onion and saute until onion is soft. Add all the spices and lemon juice and fry gently for a few minutes.

Add potatoes, peas and water to onion mixture and mix well. Cover tightly and cook for 10 minutes. Season to taste.

Serve with boiled rice.