Spiced Kumara

Prep time    10 mins            Cook time   15 mins   Total time   25 mins

Super simple, tasty recipe using beautiful Kaipara Kumara - New Zealand's very own superfood. This dish has origins in India and goes deliciously with lamb.
Serves: 4 as a side

Ingredients

• 100ml veg oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 red onion, finely diced
• 3 tsp garlic paste
• 3 tbsp tomato purée
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 2 tsp coriander seeds, toasted and ground
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 large kumara, diced
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander
• 2 green chillies, minced added to taste

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large pan and add the cumin. Cook until they just begin to change colour. Stir in the onion and cook until turning golden.
2. Add the garlic paste, spices and salt and cook this base until fragrant. Add the kumara and combine. Cook over a medium heat until the oil separates, then add 2 cups of water. Continue to cook until the kumara is soft and the water has evaporated.
3. Remove from heat and add the coriander and chilli to serve.

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