Curried Cumin Potatoes 54 Food

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.

EASY ALOO CURRY (CURRIED POTATOES)

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the cumin seeds in vegetable oil for 2 minutes or until golden.
• Add the minced garlic, chili pepper (optional), and onion; cook until soft.
• Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Add the potatoes, curry powder, turmeric, ground cumin, and chicken broth and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
• Continue to cook, adding small amounts of water from time to time to keep the potatoes from sticking-until tender.
• After the potatoes are tender, cook 2 to 3 minutes more or until the outsides of the potatoes are slightly crispy and golden brown.
• Serve warm.

CURRIED CUMIN POTATOES [54]

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.

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 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.

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.