Potatoes With Turmeric and Cumin
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 lbs new potatoes, diced but not peeled
- 6 tablespoons oil
- 1⁄8 teaspoon hing (aka asefoetida)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
- 1⁄2 teaspoon whole cumin seed
- 1⁄8 teaspoon turmeric
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne
- 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
directions
- Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan on medium heat.
- In quick succession, put in first the hing and a second later the mustard, followed by the cumin seed.
- Add the potato and stir.
- Sprinkle in the turmeric.
- Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are lightly browned and almost cooked.
- Sprinkle in the remaining spices and cook for 1-2 minutes more.
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