Khasta Aloo (Spicy Pan Fried Potatoes)

Name: Khasta Aloo (Spicy Pan Fried Potatoes)
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 5 medium potatoes; 2 tbsp ghee; 1 tsp cumin seed; 1 tbsp ground coriander; 0.5 tsp turmeric; 0.5 tsp ground dried hot chili peppers; 0.5 hot green chili pepper; 1 tsp ginger; 0.5 lime; 0.5 tsp salt; 2 tbsp cilantro

A South Asian dish of potatoes, coriander and lime, spiced with cumin and turmeric. Finish with cilantro.

17 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 12 min · Cook 5 min · 17 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Heat ghee in large non-stick pan until shimmering. Add cumin and stir until fragrant. Add coriander, tumeric, ground chile, green chile and ginger and stir, making a hot paste.
2
Dump in potatoes and toss until coated on all sides (will be fairly dry). Move around into one layer and leave alone for a minute, allowing some crust to form. Turn and repeat until crusted to your liking.
3
Remove from heat, squeeze lime juice over top,sprinkle salt and toss to blend. Pour into serving dish and garnish with cilantro.