Spicy Yam Curry

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons mustard oil or ghee
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (add as much as you want)
• 14 ounces suran yams, cut into cubes
• 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-2 tablespoon mild curry powder (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon tamarind paste
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (coriander leaf)

Directions

1. 1

   Heat mustard oil or ghee in a large saucepan and add cumin seed.

2. 2

   Cook 30 seconds or until fragrant, but do not burn.

3. 3

   Add chopped onion, garlic, and cayenne pepper, cooking for several minutes or until onions begin to soften.

4. 4

   Stir in diced yam, diced tomatoes, salt, and curry powder.

5. 5

   Mix tamarind paste with warm water and add to pan.

6. 6

   Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until yam is tender, adding water if necessary to keep from sticking.

7. 7

   Stir in thawed peas and cook for 1-2 minutes more, or until peas are tender.

8. 8

   Serve garnished with chopped cilantro, with freshly steamed basmati rice (optional).