BROKEN POTATOES WITH SPICES - ALOO KA BHURTA

Broken Potatoes With Spices - Aloo Ka Bhurta image

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 lb potatoes
2 Tbsp oil
1/2 c chopped onion
1/2 tsp cumin seed
2 whole dried chiles, broken
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/3 c tomato, chopped
1 whole green chili pepper, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
3 Tbsp cilantro leaves, chopped

Steps:

1. Boil the potatoes in their skins and leave them to cool. Then peel and break them into a lumpy mash. If preferred, peel potatoes first and then boil.
2. Heat the oil in a medium sized heavy bottomed saucepan and add the onion, cumin seeds, and whole dried chilies, breaking them into the pan. Fry until the onions turn a rich, golden brown.
3. Add the mashed potato.
4. Sprinkle in, and mix well after each addition, the turmeric, tomato, green chili, and salt.
5. Blend in 3/4 to 1 cup of water and leave the mixture to cook over a low heat until it begins to bubble.
6. Add half the cilantro leaves, stir, and cook for another 30 seconds.
7. Garnish the dish with the remaining cilantro leaves.