Dopiazeh Aloo Persian Curry (Printable Version)

# What You’ll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced (optional)
05 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
07 - 1 small red chili, finely chopped (optional)
08 - 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
11 - 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
12 - 1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
13 - 1 cup water
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (optional)
15 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
16 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
17 - Extra cilantro, for garnish

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Place the potatoes in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes, or until just tender. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until golden and soft, about 8 minutes. Add the bell pepper (if using) and cook for another 3 minutes.
03 - Stir in the garlic, ginger, and chili. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Then add the turmeric, cumin, and coriander. Mix well to coat the onions and peppers.
04 - Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste if using. Pour in the water and bring to a simmer.
05 - Gently stir in the boiled potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and let simmer on low heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend.
06 - Stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro. Remove from heat and garnish with extra cilantro before serving.