Potatoes with Red Chillies

Description

When they invented the game pass the hot potato this was what inspired it. These potatoes are hot and tasty. I got this recipe from "Indian: deliciously authentic dishes" by Shehzad Husain & Rafi Fernandez. Other than the modifications listed, it follows their original. This dish is Gluten-free and contains no preservatives.

Ingredients

• 12-14 baby potatoes, peeled and halved
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp crushed dried red chillies
• 1/2 tsp white cumin seeds (I use regular cumin seeds)
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds (I skimp on this and almost bring it down to 1/4)
• 1/2 tsp crushed coriander seeds
• 1 tbsp salt (I use 1/2 tsp)
• 1 medium onion, sliced (I omit)
• 1-4 fresh red chillies, chopped
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)

Method

1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until soft but still firm. Remove from heat and drain.
2. In a deep frying pan, heat the oil, then turn down to medium.
3. Add the crushed chillies, cumin, fennel, coriander, and salt and fry for 30-40 seconds.
4. Add the sliced onion and fry until golden brown.
5. Add the potatoes, red chillies and coriander
6. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes over very low heat. Serve hot.
7. If desired, this dish can be kept ready by keeping it covered over a very low heat and stirring every 10 minutes or so.

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