With the help of hundreds of Lendwithcare supporters, we are pleased to announce that we have now provided cleaner cooking solutions to over 2,300 households in India and Rwanda! The improved cookstoves funded through Lendwithcare are improving the lives of the recipients, and significantly reducing CO2 emissions.
Maina is a proud cookstove recipient from Kalahandi in India, and she has generously shared her mouth watering rice and potato curry recipe with us!
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Ingredients for four persons:
4 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch piece of ginger, grated
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
400g of basmati rice
Instructions:
Embark on a culinary journey to India as we unveil a treasured recipe from the kitchen of Maina, a passionate home cook with a love of flavourful dishes. She graciously invites us into her world, sharing a cherished family favourite: the delicious potato curry. This dish holds a special place in Maina's heart, a culinary favourite she lovingly prepares to bring joy and warmth to her family's table.
What makes this recipe even more remarkable is Maina's dedication to sustainable cooking practices, as she showcases the magic of this dish using a cleaner cookstove. Now, she extends her generosity to us, allowing us to enjoy her culinary expertise and the aromatic secrets of her beloved potato curry. If you can, please consider funding a grant to provide a cookstove to another household in India or Rwanda.
Now, prepare for a burst of flavours in this sizzling potato curry adventure!
- Begin by heating a splash of oil in a pan, allowing the cumin seeds to dance and release their aromatic essence.
- Next, toss in the onions until golden-brown perfection, infusing the kitchen with their tantalising fragrance.
- Introduce a dynamic duo of garlic and ginger to the mix, letting them mingle and create a symphony of flavours for a minute to make your taste buds dance with anticipation.
- Time to turn up the heat with a blend of turmeric, coriander, red chilli powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir this spicy ensemble into the pan.
- Watch as the tomatoes join the party, softening and blending their tangy essence with the spices to form a base.
- Now, it's the potato's turn to take centre stage. Let them join this medley, absorbing every ounce of the spicy goodness for a couple of minutes.
- Pour in enough water to blanket the potatoes, then cover the pan and let this delightful concoction simmer until the potatoes reach that perfect, tender state.
- Just before unveiling your masterpiece, sprinkle the magic of garam masala, letting its aromatic charm elevate the dish to new heights.
- Finally, crown your creation with a generous garnish of fresh coriander leaves, adding a burst of freshness and colour.
Before you dish up, please consider supporting another cookstove grant today!
Now get ready to delight in this fragrant, spicy, and utterly irresistible potato curry that's sure to steal the spotlight on your dining table!