Dinner for 4
Spiced Tomato Potatoes
Tender potatoes simmer with tomatoes, onion, garlic, and warm spices until coated in a thick, spicy sauce.
$3.28for 4 servings
$0.82 per serving$3.28 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
This is usually served as a side or part of a meal, so the price per serving is low for a full dinner.
- 70 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $0.99Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.28 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb yukon gold potato
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 pinch asafoetida powder
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 inch fresh ginger
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1/3 cup cold water
- 5 plum tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp fresh cilantro
Steps
- Peel and cut the potatoes, onion, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes during 15 minutes of preparation.
- Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, then cook the asafoetida and onion for 8 minutes before adding the garlic and ginger for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the turmeric, coriander, cumin, and cayenne, then add the potatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the water, tomatoes, and salt, cover the skillet, and simmer for 35 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the garam masala and cilantro, then cook uncovered for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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