Masala Potatoes

Name: Masala Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 6 large potatoes; 0.25 cup vegetable oil; 2 tsp black mustard seeds; 1 tsp gingerroot; 4 oz diced green chilies; 0.5 tsp ground coriander; 0.25 tsp turmeric; 1 tbsp curry powder; 2 tsp salt; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp cilantro; 1 cup plain yogurt

Potatoes, green chilies and coriander simmered on the stove and spiced with mustard seeds and turmeric for a South Asian dish. It's finished with lemon juice and cilantro.

40 min · Serves 6 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 5 min · Cook 35 min · 40 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Place potatoes in a large sauce pan. Cover with boiling water. Cover pot. Simmer for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
30 min
2
Remove from pan. Cool slightly. Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Set aside. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet.
3
Add mustard seeds. Cook over low heat until they start to pop. Add chilies, coriander, ginger, tumeric, curry powder and salt.
4
Cook over low heat stirring for 1 minute. Add potatoes and toss well to coat. Sprinkle with lemon juice and cilantro. Stir yogurt into potatoes.
1 min