Potato and Green Pea Masala

Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 15 min Serves 5 servings     adjust servings

If you have been wanting to try Indian food, this is a great recipe to start with.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked pinto beans (or 1 can)
  • 3 cups cooked wild rice
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 1 potato diced and boiled until soft
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 2 T coconut oil
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 large garlic clove minced
  • 1 cup green peas
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil the potatoes for about 5-7 just to soften them.
  2. In a saute pan , cook the onions and garlic on medium high to soften them. About 7 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and add the rest of the ingredients, including the spices, and cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
  5. Enjoy!

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Recipe Notes

You can find garam masala at most health food stores. You can also check your local international market. Since it's not an item I use often, I buy just a small amount out of the bulk spices. Very inexpensive that way.

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