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Indian Curried Peas and Potatoes

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Article written and reviewed by Tara Kemp, PhD
Published December 14, 2017
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Enjoy the aromas and flavors of Indian cuisine in this comforting, colorful dish, based on a traditional "Aloo Matar" recipe.
Photo by: Nina Gelbke of Naturally Nina.

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Indian Curried Peas and Potatoes

Enjoy the aromas and flavors of Indian cuisine in this comforting, colorful dish, based on a traditional "Aloo Matar" recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 thumb ginger, minced
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp coriander
  • 0.5 tsp curry powder
  • 0.5 cup tomato sauce (no added salt)
  • 3 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1 bag (2 cups) frozen peas
  • 1 container (8 oz) cherry tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup cauliflower, chopped
  • 0.5 cup cilantro, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Saute the onion, garlic, ginger, and spices in a medium stockpot adding 1 Tbsp of water at a time to keep the ingredients from sticking to the pan. Cook 5 minutes or until onion becomes translucent and begins to caramelize.
  • Add the tomato sauce and potatoes to the pot. Cover and simmer for 7-8 minutes.
  • Add the peas, tomatoes, and cauliflower to the stockpot. Simmer another 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.
  • Garnish with lemon juice and additional cilantro. Sit down to a bowl with friends and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 52.6gProtein: 11gFat: 0.8gFiber: 12.3g
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About the author 

Tara Kemp, PhD

Tara Kemp, PhD is a contributing writer for Mastering Diabetes. She is a mental health coach, researcher, and writer. Tara received her PhD in Psychosocial Health from Northern Arizona University and has a background in nutrition education with previous positions at organizations like Forks Over Knives, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and Plant-Strong. Tara is also the founder of Reconnect Collective.

Tara’s research specialization is the foundations and mechanisms of a healthy relationship with food, body, and self. She was the principal investigator and lead author of the groundbreaking INFINITE study, which explored the role of food and nutrition in recovery from substance use disorders. During her doctorate program at Northern Arizona University, she was involved in the Nutritarian Women’s Health Study, and her dissertation research focused on how a plant-based diet influences individuals’ recovery from disordered eating.

Tara’s work combines evidence-based practices from various disciplines to support people in addressing the root cause of their challenges while also building the foundations and skills of mental health to cultivate lasting well-being.