Cumin Scented Potatoes With Tomatoes Ghurma Aloo Food

CURRIED CUMIN POTATOES

Steps:

• Place whole potatoes into a saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until just tender. Drain, and cut potatoes into quarters. Set aside to keep warm.
• Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Saute the cumin, turmeric, and curry powder for 1 minute. Add potatoes, and saute until toasted. Toss potatoes with sea salt, pepper and fresh cilantro, and serve hot.

CUMIN-SCENTED POTATOES WITH TOMATOES (GHURMA ALOO)

Steps:

• Drain the potatoes and pat them dry.
• Heat the oil in a medium-size saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the cumin seeds and cook until they sizzle, turn reddish brown, and are fragrant, 5 to 10 seconds. Add the potatoes, onion, and turmeric, and stir-fry until the potatoes and onion are lightly browned around the edges, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Sprinkle in the salt and cayenne, and stir once or twice. Pour in 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are almost fall-apart tender, 18 to 20 minutes.
• Stir in the tomato and cilantro, and cover the pan. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the tomato is warmed through, about 2 minutes. Then serve.

CUMIN POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and cut into 2cm cubes.
• Place on a baking tray and sprinkle with the cumin and plenty of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Pour the oil over and tumble the potatoes around until they are well covered.
• Bake in a preheated moderate to hot (350-400) oven until browned and crispy-about 30 minutes.
• Serve with Eastern style meals.

CUMIN-SPICED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Mix cornmeal and cumin together in a bowl. Add sweet potatoes and toss until coated.
• Heat olive oil and butter in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium heat until the butter is melted and starts to bubble.
• Add the sweet potatoes to the frying pan and ensure that they are evenly distributed.
• Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover the frying pan with a lid and cook, covered, for 5 minutes.
• Uncover and flip the sweet potatoes. Continue cooking until easily pierced with a knife, about 3 minutes.
• Remove from the pan with tongs and onto a plate. Sprinkle with sea salt and serve with sour cream on the side.

INDIAN CUMIN POTATOES ( JEERA ALOO )

Steps:

• Wash, peel and cut potatoes in 3/4 dice or wedges, or leave skin on if you prefer.
• Bring potatoes to a boil in water and 1/2 t salt. Cover and let boil for 5-8 minutes until just cooked.
• Drain and let steam off moisture until they have a sort of dry outer skin, 10-15 minutes, or let cool completely and keep in the fridge up to 2 days. Make sure they are dry before frying.
• Heat oil in a large non-stick pan over medium high heat. Add cumin seeds and fry 30-60 seconds until they turn a shade darker and give off smell.
• Add potatoes and sprinkle with turmeric. Shake pan and fry potatoes about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until evenly golden and crisp. The trick is not to stir too frequently, so that a crust can develop.
• Sprinkle with coriander or parsley and taste with salt. Shake pan to mix and serve. You can drain potatoes on paper towels first, before adding the fresh herbs if you like.
• NOTE: The recipe can be done with other starchy vegetables like sweet potatoes or plantains, but I never tried those.

SPICY INDIAN POTATOES WITH CILANTRO - DHANIYA WALE ALOO

Steps:

• In a large pot or pressure cooker, add washed potatoes + water.
• Close the lid and boil the potatoes or cook in pressure cook till the potatoes are cooked thoroughly (follow the steps you use to boil any potatoes).
• Once the potatoes are cooked, transfer them to a strainer and wash with cold water to bring to normal temperature (this helps stop further cooking or softening the potatoes).
• Heat 3 tsp oil in a large non-stick pan.
• Now add cumin seeds and saute for 30 seconds.
• Add onion, ginger+garlic paste and saute for 2 minutes over low flames.
• Now add the remaining spices and saute everything evenly.
• Cook this mixture for 1 minute over low heat.
• Now add the boiled potatoes, chopped cilantro and lightly coat each of them with this mix.
• Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil and saute everything.
• Cover this with a lid and let this cook for 3-4 minutes over low heat.
• Finally, remove the lid and saute everything lightly.
• Scrape any mix or potatoes stuck to bottom of the pan or sides.
• Add 2 Tbsp water and saute cook for 1 minute.
• Turn off the heat and transfer the 'Spicy Indian Potatoes with Cilantro' to a serving dish.
• Sprinkle some fresh cilantro on top and enjoy with flatbreads/roti or rice.

CUMIN-SCENTED POTATOES WITH TOMATOES (GHURMA ALOO) RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. Drain the potatoes and pat them dry. 2. Heat the oil in a medium-size saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the cumin seeds and cook until they sizzle, turn reddish brown, and are fragrant, 5 to 10 seconds. Add the potatoes, onion, and turmeric, and stir-fry until the potatoes and onion are lightly browned around the edges, 4 to 6 minutes. 3. Sprinkle in the salt and cayenne, and stir once or twice. Pour in 1 cup water (or low salt chicken stock) and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are almost fall-apart tender, 18 to 20 minutes. 4. Stir in the tomato and cilantro, and cover the pan. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the tomato is warmed through, about 2 minutes. Then serve. Tip: For a thicker sauce, coarsely mash some of the potato cubes.