Aloo Gajar Matar (Indian Potatoes, Carrots & Peas)

• 2 T oil
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 2 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tsp Diamond kosher salt
• 3 c cubed red potatoes (about 1/2″ cubes)
• 3 T water
• 3 c peeled and diced carrots 
• 1 c frozen green peas
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1/4 tsp Kashmiri chili powder – or cayenne
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp amchur (dry mango powder) or 1 tsp lemon juice 
• 1/2 c chopped cilantro for serving (optional)

Heat oil in a large skillet (which has a lid) over medium low heat. Add the turmeric, garlic and ginger and fry for about 1 minute.

Add the cubed potatoes, salt, and water and stir well. Cover and cook over low heat for about 5 minutes.

Add carrots and stir them in; cover with lid and cook on low for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

When carrots and potatoes are both soft and cooked, stir in the frozen green peas and the remaining spices – ground cumin, coriander, chili powder, garam masala, and amchur – or lemon juice); cover and cook on low for another 5 minutes, stirring several times.

Garnish with cilantro and serve with roti or naan.