Aloo Phujia with Coconut Rice
A classic Indian spicy potato recipe. Lightly frying the vegetables first gives them a firmer texture. For this meal I use them as the main dish and then add a small serving of coconut rice to provide a sweet contrast with the spicy potatos.
Randy Hill, October 4, 2011
Ingredients
- 1 med Potato
- 1/2 cup Cauliflower
- 1/4 chopped Onion
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1/8 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1/8 tsp Turmeric
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/3 cup Coconut Milk
- 1/4 cup Water
- Pinch Salt
- 1/3 cup Rice
Aloo Phujia
Coconut Rice
Directions
- Peal and chop the potato and set aside, thaw the cauliflower as well. Total should be 1 cup of chopped vegetables. Drain well and make sure that the cauliflower is completely thawed.
- Chop onion and set aside.
- Start the Coconut Rice by mixing the coconut milk and water, breaking up any clumps of coconut. Add rice and salt and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then cover the pot and reduce to a simmer for about 15 mins. Remove from heat and leave covered until the Aloo Phujia is ready.
- Start the Aloo Phujia by heating the oil in a small skillet then saute the onion, potatoes and cauliflower until lightly browned.
- When browned, remove and put in a small pan, adding the cayenne, cumin, turmeric and tomato sauce. Cover and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally until potatoes are tender.
(c) 2015 Randy Hill