Sweet and sour potatoes(Veg)
This spiced potato dish is easy to prepare and full of flavour. Serve it as part of a curry feast.
Ingredients
4 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp black mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
6 medium potatoes, peeled, cut into 2.5cm/1in dice
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp chilli powder
4 tsp brown sugar
3 tbsp vinegar
75g/2½oz tomato purée
250ml/9fl oz boiling water
salt
Preparation method
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Heat a lidded frying pan over a high heat, and add the oil. Carefully tip the mustard seeds and cumin seeds into the hot pan, frying until they pop. Turn the heat down a little and add the potatoes. Stir to coat the potatoes in the spices.
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Add the remaining spices to the pan with the sugar, vinegar, tomato purée and water. Stir gently to combine the ingredients. Cover the pan with a lid, and cook over a low heat until the potatoes are tender.
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Remove the lid, increase the heat and continue to cook until the sauce thickens. Season to taste with salt.
