Potato and Peas Masala

Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes Serves: 2–4

• 2 large potatoes, halved and cooked
• 2 cups frozen peas, thawed
• 4 tablespoons (60ml) oil
• 2 green chillies
• 1 cinnamon stick
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tablespoon curry paste
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 large tomatoes, deseeded and chopped
• 2 cups (500ml) water
• Salt and pepper
• Handful fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
• Handful cashew nuts, for serving
• Savoury pancakes, for serving

1. In a large frying pan, heat oil. Fry chillies, cinnamon stick and cumin seeds for 3–4 minutes.
2. Add onion and garlic, and cook for 4–5 minutes or until soft.
3. Add curry paste, turmeric, potatoes, peas, tomatoes and water, and mix. Cover with a lid and simmer for 20–25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Sprinkle with mint leaves and serve with nuts and pancakes.