Spicy Potatoes Masala Food

ALOO MASALA (SPICY POTATOES) + VIDEO

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or large pot over high heat, cook potatoes in boiling water until just tender, 15 minutes, drain and set aside.
• In same pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Cook mustard and cumin seeds until they pop, 1 minute. Add the asafoetida, fenugreek seeds and curry leaves and cook 1 minute. Next add the onion, garlic, ginger and chiles, cooking 3 minutes.
• Add the potatoes, coriander, turmeric and salt. Reduce heat to low, toss to coat potatoes and cook, covered for 5 minutes.
• Uncover and stir, mashing lightly with back of spoon. If there is still liquid, cook uncovered until slightly dry, another 1-2 minutes.

MASALA POTATOES

Steps:

• Grind and mix spices.
• Dry-fry spices until aromatic, then add raw diced potatoes with water - cover and check every few minutes until potato is just cooked (approx. 20 mins).

MASALA POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large sauce pan.
• Cover with boiling water.
• Cover pot.
• Simmer for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• Remove from pan.
• Cool slightly.
• Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes.
• Set aside.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet.
• Add mustard seeds.
• Cook over low heat until they start to pop.
• Add chilies, coriander, ginger, tumeric, curry powder and salt.
• 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.

SPICY POTATOES MASALA

Steps:

• Transfer diced potatoes to a medium sauce pan with a lid. Put in enough water or vegetable stock to come halfway to the top of the potatoes (1/2-1 inch, depending on the size of your saucepan). Bring to a rapid boil. Reduce heat and cook at a low boil until fork tender.
• Heat your sauté pan and add chopped onions. Stir. Add curry leaves, cumin seeds, and mustard seeds.
• Sauté, frequently stirring, until onion is translucent. Add 1/8 cup water, turmeric, black pepper and chili powder.
• When potatoes are fork tender (most of the water should have boiled away), drain, reserving liquid. Add to onion mixture. Toss all ingredients until completely covered with the spicy onion mixture.
• Mash mixture with a potato masher. If the potatoes feel a little dry, add a little of the reserved potato water, one tablespoon at a time.
• Fold in cashews.
• Garnish with cilantro leaves.

POTATOES WITH GARAM MASALA AND SPICY TOMATO

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes. Place in a medium pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer until fork-tender, about 25 minutes. Drain and rinse in several changes of cold water and let stand.
• When potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Place in bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of the oil.
• Heat remaining oil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan or skillet. When hot, add asafetida, stir and let sizzle for 30 seconds. Add onion and saute until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger, stir and cook 3 minutes.
• Add the potatoes, turmeric, coriander, cumin and cayenne. Stir well to coat the potatoes and add 1/3 cup cold water.
• Add tomatoes, stir, cover and cook 10 minutes, stirring once after 5 minutes.
• Mix in garam masala, salt and cilantro.
• Serve.