Samosa-Spiced Mashed Potatoes

Don't let the long list of ingredients intimidate you- this recipe is as easy as it is delicious. It's a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes, or whip up a fresh batch just for this recipe. Serve as a starchy side to Indian or Middle-Eastern main dishes. Especially good with Country Captain Chicken, or Garam Masala Lamb Chops.

Ingredients
3C hot mashed potatoes
¾ C cooked green peas (optional)
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 med onion, peeled & finely chopped
1 clove garlic
½ tsp cumin seeds
1 ½-in. piece fresh ginger root, peeled & finely minced or grated
½ tsp tumeric
½ tsp garam masala
½ tsp salt
2 tsp lemon juice
½ tsp coriander

Instructions
Prepare the mashed potatoes and peas; set aside to keep hot. Measure and combine the spices in a small bowl or ramekin. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onion, garlic & spices. Cook gently 5 minutes or until onions and garlic are soft and clear, and just beginning to brown. Add mashed potatoes and peas, then stir in lemon juice. Mix well, remove from heat, and serve.

Garam Masala Lamb Chops

Serve with Samosa-Spiced Mashed Potatoes or Indian Spiced Couscous

Ingredients
1 1/2 Tbsp prune baby food
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp salt
4 4-oz lamb rib chops (about 1 inch thick), trimmed
1/3 C dry bread crumbs
nonstick cooking spray

Instructions
Preheat broiler. Combine 1st 4 ingredients into a paste. Coat lamb chops w/ prune paste, then dredge in crumbs. Coat crumbed chops w/ cooking spray; spray broiler pan w/ more cooking spray. Place chops on tray and broil 3-4 minutes per side or to preferred done-ness. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. 2 servings of 2 lamb chops.