Indian-Style Potatoes - Khatta Aloo |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 33 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A good side dish to go along with curried meats or as part of a vegetarian meal. Ingredients:
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.
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