Punjabi Aloo

Serves: 4 - 5

Ingredients	Qty	Prep
Potato	3 large	diced and roasted
Onion	2 large	chopped
Tomato	15 oz can
Green chili	2 small	chopped
Garlic	2 cloves	chopped
Yogurt	2 tbsp	beaten
Garama masala	1/2 tsp
Red chili powder	1 tsp
Asafoetida	pinch
Turmeric	pinch
Salt	to taste
Sugar	to taste
Water	as needed
Cilantro	garnish
Roast + Blend
Cashews	1/2 cup
Bay leaves	2 small
Cloves	2 small
Cinnamon	1/2 inch
Cardamom	2 - 3 black
Cumin	1 tsp
Coriander	1 tsp	dry roast

Method:

1. Roast and blend spices to make masala powder
2. Fry onion, ginger, garlic and green chilis on high heat with little sugar and salt
3. Add fresh masala powder, garam  masala, salt, red chili powder, turmeric, and asafoetida 
4. Add tomatoes, more salt and cook on medium-high until tomatoes break down
5. Blend to paste with an immersion blender, reduce heat
6. Add yogurt and water as needed and adjust spices
7. Cover and cook for 5 - 10 minutes on low heat
8. Add the roasted potatoes
9. Garnish with cilantro and cream or butter