How to cook Ugandan Curried Potatoes

 

Ugandan Curried Potatoes

Ingredients

ingredients serve 8 persons

1. 9.5 kg red potatoes, washed, cut into ½ inch cubes, and parboiled in salted water till almost, but not quite tender (Boil water, add potatoes, cook about 4 minutes, drain, rinse with cold water)
2. 4T vegetable oil
3. 1 medium onion, chopped
4. 1 large clove garlic, minced
5. ½ t ground turmeric
6. 1/8 t ground cayenne
7. ¼ t ground cinnamon
8. ½ t ground coriander
9. 1T tomato paste
10. 2t lemon juice
11. 4T fresh parsley, minced
12. Salt to taste

Method

1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for 6 – 8 minutes or until golden
2. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add the turmeric, cayenne, cinnamon and coriander and stir well
3. Add the tomato paste and lemon juice and stir again to combine everything
4. Add the potatoes and about ¼ t salt and stir again. Add enough water to cover the bottom of the pan.
5. Cook, uncovered, for about 10 minutes or until the potatoes are completely tender and the juices in the pan are thickened and coating the potatoes
6. Add the parsley near the end of cooking time and stir well. Serve hot as a colorful side dish.