Indian Smothered Curried Potatoes

Name: Indian Smothered Curried Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 2 lb red potatoes; 2 tsp turmeric; 0.75 tsp ground coriander; 1.25 tsp cumin; 0.25 tsp cardamom; 0.25 tsp cinnamon; 0.25 tsp clove; 1 pinch mace; 1 tsp salt; 0.333 cup plain yogurt; 0.25 cup butter; 2 bay leaves; 1.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tbsp sugar

Red potatoes, coriander and yogurt baked in the oven and spiced with turmeric and cumin for a South Asian dish.

1 hr 5 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 50 min · 65 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Cut potatoes in 1-inch cubes. Boil potatoes in salted water until half-done, 8-10 minutes.
10 min
2
Drain. Make a paste of spices (except bay leaves and red pepper), and yogurt. Toss potatoes in it to coat.
3
Melt butter in a medium-sized, heavy dutch over or casserole. Add bay leaves and red pepper, stir over low heat for a few minutes Add sugar.
4
Stir until sugar just begins to caramelize and turn golden. Add potatoes, stir and toss gently.
5
Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
30 min