Masala Potatoes

Here is a delicious potato dish which can be served with rice or rotis. The original recipe was for stuffed okra and I used the same masala and added it to the potatoes.

Ingredients

Baby potatoes – 10-12

Masala

Coriander powder – 1 tbsp

Chaat masala – 1 tsp

Cumin powder – 1 tsp

Ginger powder – 1 tsp

Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

Besan (gram flour) – 2 tbsps

Oil – 1 tbsp + more for seasoning

Garam masala – ½ tsp + a pinch for garnish

Black pepper powder – ½ tsp

Chilli powder to taste

Salt to taste

Cumin seeds – 1 tsp

Asafoetida – a pinch

Cilantro leaves for garnish

Water

Method

Wash and peel the potatoes. If you do not have baby potatoes, you can use regular ones cut into cubes. Mix all the masala ingredients in a bowl (it will form a thick paste. You can add a little more oil if the mix feels too dry). Coat the potatoes with the masala.

Heat oil in a pan, add the cumin seeds and once they splutter add the potatoes. Add the asafoetida and a little bit of water to speed up the cooking. Cook open/covered until the potatoes are tender. Reduce the heat and let them roast for another 10-15 minutes (while stirring occasionally). Garnish with a pinch of garam masala and cilantro leaves and serve hot. Bon Appétit.