Vegetarian Epicure's Potato Curry

Ingredients

• 6 medium russet potatoes
• 3 tablespoons butter or ghee or oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds or ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup yogurt
• 2/3 cup sweet peas

Directions

1. 1

   Peel the potatoes and dice them evenly.

2. 2

   In a wok, or large fry pan, heat the butter or oil and add the spices; let them simmer for 3 minutes, then add the potatoes and stir-fry them until they are coated with the spices and getting crisp, about 5 to 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Add 2 cups of water, lower the heat, and simmer slowly for about 1/2 hour, giving an occasional gentle stir.

4. 4

   When the potatoes are tender, add the yogurt and defrosted peas and heat everything up for a few minutes, and serve.