''Trini'' Curry Potatoes
Probably the most popular curry in Trinidad. It is omnipresent in traditional Trinidadian dishes: in the rotis, the thalis and on almost every menu. For a perfectly well-balanced vegetarian dish, add cooked chickpeas or pigeon peas.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Trinidad curry
- 2 Tbsp fresh chopped ginger
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 6 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 onions, chopped
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tsp panch phoran or cumin
- 1 kg potatoes, diced
- Salt to taste
- 1 bay leaf (West-Indian if possible)
Method
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1
With a mortar and pestle, grind the curry. Add the ginger and the garlic and grind to a paste.
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2
On medium heat, heat the oil in a pan. Add the curry paste and the pepper. Cook until aromatic (aprox. 30 seconds).
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3
Add the onions, mix and cook for a few more minutes.
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4
Add the remaining ingredients and barely enough water to cover.
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5
Cook until the potatoes are tender and the sauce is to your satisfaction.
