Indian Potatoes with Mustard Seeds (Sookhi Bhaji)

A great side dish, can be a vegetarian main dish also. Has been served at tea time in India as a snack, too! Oil-free, more low-fat cooking with high flavor! :)
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- 40mins
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ingredients
- 1 teaspoon cumin seed
- 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 serrano chilies, split lengthwise
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
- salt, to taste
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
directions
- Heat cumin seeds and mustard seed in hot dry skillet over high heat, swirling pan, until seeds start to pop.
- Reduce heat to medium; add onions, chilies, and add a small amount of water; cook until onion is tender, adding more water as necessary to prevent sticking.
- Add potatoes, ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt (to taste), and cayenne pepper, stirring to mix well.
- Add 2/3 cup water, cover, reduce heat and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spices are absorbed and potatoes are tender.
- Add a small amount of water at a time if all liquid evaporates.
- Fold in cilantro just before serving.
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"A great side dish, can be a vegetarian main dish also. Has been served at tea time in India as a snack, too! Oil-free, more low-fat cooking with high flavor! :)"
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I agree with the reviewers who said this recipe has authentic flavors, the spicing is very similar to that used by various friends I have had from south asian countries. I really loved the taste of the cumin seed (which tasted even better after settling for awhile and eating the leftovers). I think I would like this even more if I substituted some of the potato for sweet potato or carrot and added some peas or green beans. The only slight modifications I made was to use two chopped green chillies and to fry the seeds then the onion and chilies in a little bit of olive oil before adding the potatoes, spices and water. Thank you for this recipe.
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