Indian-Style Potatoes - Khatta Aloo

Sue Lau's Note:

A good side dish to go along with curried meats or as part of a vegetarian meal.

• Total Time: 33 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon caraway seed
• 3/4 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 hot chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped (amount to taste)
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 cups cooked diced new potatoes
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (fresh coriander)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 1 lime, juiced
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. In a large skillet heat cumin, caraway, cuminseed, ground coriander in the oil only until fragrant, swirling the pan.
2. Add the onion and cook 1 minute.
3. Add the garlic, hot chile, and ginger, and cook until the onion is tender.
4. Add the turmeric and cayenne to the pan and mix into the onion mixture before adding the potatoes and lime juice; season with salt and pepper.
5. Warm the dish through until hot and garnish with the cilantro and mint leaves.
6. Serve hot.

Reviews

[Aleigha Nicole]

We left all of the burn out of this recipe as a few of us cant handle the heat. I was planning on using sweet potato as another foodie suggested but forgot to grab them so we will have to try it next time TY Sue

[Arichka]

I made it for dinner today and we didn't have any leftovers. I have to disagree with those who thought it was too spicy.It was just right for our taste. I followed the recipe exactly and only substituted lemon juice for lime juice. It is a nice side dish or a vegetarian entree. Will make it again,only double the recipe.Thank you.

[Peachie Keene]

What a yummy dish! Shhhh... don't tell anyone, but we prepared it with sweet potato.... the mixture of sweet and spicy was heavenly!