Alper Sarikaya — Deconstructed Malai Kofta

Ingredients

• 2 russet potatoes , diced
• 2 carrots , diced
• 1 1/4 C plus 2 tbsp water , divided
• 1 15 oz can peas , drained
• 1 28 oz can tomatoes , crushed
• 1 4 oz can green chiles , diced
• 1 tbsp ginger , fresh, minced, peeled
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 tbsp coriander , ground
• 1 tsp cumin , ground
• 1 tsp turmeric , ground
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/4 C coconut cream
• 1/4 tsp garam masala
• 1/4 C cilantro , fresh, minced
• protein , chickpeas or baked tofu