BOMBAY POTATOES

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This is a great Indian dish from the capital region of Bombay. For this recipe, the potatoes are first quickly parboiled with a bit of turmeric so the potatoes turn golden, then they're tossed with warm Indian spices that contribute a lot of flavor to the potatoes, and then they're roasted until golden and crisp. Serve these...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Potatoes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
water and salt, for parboiling potatoes
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp cumin
2 to 4 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 to 3 clove garlic, minced
1 small red chili pepper, seeded and chopped (optional - for extra "heat")
2 tsp black mustard seeds
2 tsp garam masala (you could use curry paste in a pinch, but garam masala is preferred)
2 Tbsp fresh coriander leaves (fresh cilantro), chopped
GARNISHES
plain yogurt (optional)
chopped cilantro (optional garnish)
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
naan bread, warmed
steamed white rice

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • 2. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Stir in a generous pinch of salt and the turmeric, and bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once it reaches a boil, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes. (Don't overcook or the potatoes will fall apart during roasting. The parboiling is to allow the turmeric to to impart a deep golden color in the potatoes.) After 5 minutes of boiling, drain potatoes.
  • 3. Return drained potatoes to saucepan. Add salt, black pepper, cumin, oil, onion, garlic, red chili, mustard seeds, garam masala and chopped cilantro to saucepan, and toss until potatoes are well coated with seasonings. Transfer potatoes to a roasting pan.
  • 4. Place roasting pan in oven and roast for 30 to 40 minutes or until potatoes are nicely browned and crispy.
  • 5. Serving Suggestions: Place warmed naan bread on 4 plates. Ladle some of the roasted Bombay Potatoes on top of the naan bread. Top each serving with a spoonful of yogurt, and garnish with additional chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve with steamed white rice on the side.

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