village style potatoes and carrots

This recipe is from Ixchel and making it always reminds me of cooking on 10th Ave. It's easy and hearty and absolutely delicious.

Village Style Potatoes and Carrots

3-4 carrots, peeled and diced

4-5 potatoes, peeled and diced

1 cup frozen peas

1 Tbsp fresh ginger

2 cloves garlic

2 tomatoes, finely minced or grated

1 1/2 tsp garam masala

1/4 tsp turmeric

1/2 tsp cayenne

1 1/2 tsp salt

saute onion, garlic, and ginger in oil until just beginning to brown at the edges. put in the spices, salt, and tomatoes and stir fry on medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes, the tomatoes will break down and the sauce will thicken. add the potatoes and carros, stir, add about 1/2 cup of water and cover the pan. let cook on low, covered, until vegetables are tender. add peas and cook until heated through. serve over rice with plenty of the Super Fantastic Yogurt Sauce.

Super Fantastic Yogurt Sauce

1 1/2 cup plain full fat yogurt

1 clove garlic, very finely minced

pinch paprika

1/2-1 tsp salt