Potato Masala

Name: Potato Masala
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 3 large russet potatoes; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp black mustard seeds; 0.5 tsp cumin seed; 1 cup onion; 0.5 cup cashews; 3 tbsp jalapenos; 0.75 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tbsp lime juice

A South Asian side dish of russet potatoes, cashews and jalapenos, seasoned with mustard seeds and cumin and simmered on the stove.

35 min · Serves 5 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min · 35 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Peel and cut potatoes into 1 inch chunks. Place in 3-4 qt pan & cover with water. Bring to boil and simmer until tender. Drain.
2
Rinse & dry pan, set over medium-high heat. When hot add oil, mustard seeds, & cumin seeds. Cover pan after seeds pop; add onion, cashews, 2 Tbs. chili and salt. Stir often until onions begin to brown, stir in turmeric & potatoes.
3
Add more salt & chili to taste. Cover, cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until hot. Add water if potatoes stick. Stir in lime juice, remove from heat and serve.