GOANESE POTATOES - INDIAN
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 kg medium potatoes, peeled and cut into large cubes
2 large tomatoes
1/2 cup boiled peas
2 tblspn. ghee
salt to taste
TO BE GROUND TO A PASTE:
1/4 coconut, grated
7-8 dry red chilies
4-5 peppercorns
1 cinnamon stick
2 cloves
1 tsp. coriander seeds
1 onion, roasted on an open flame and peeled
1 tsp. white poppy seeds
4 large garlic cloves
2 tsp. oil

METHOD: Heat 1 tsp. oil in a frying pan and fry cinnamon,
poppy seeds, cloves, peppercorns, coriander seeds, red
chilies for a few minute. Transfer to a plate. Add 1 more
tsp. of oil to the pan and fry the grated coconut. Remove
and let it cool for a few minutes. Mix all these
ingredients, onion and garlic and grind to a smooth paste.
Cut the tomatoes into big pieces. Cook them in 2 cups of
water. When cooked, prepare a soup by passing it through a
strainer.Heat the ghee in a large pan and fry the potatoes
till they are soft. Add the ground paste, tomato soup,
peas and salt. Cook till the potatoes are done. Serve
hot.