INDIAN GINGER POTATOES

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This easy ginger potato dish is so flavorful. Make it even faster by cooking the potatoes ahead of time or using leftover potatoes. -Erin Kelkar, Norcross, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 medium potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 8-12 minutes. Drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, jalapeno and ginger; cook and stir until onion is lightly browned, 3-4 minutes. Add turmeric; cook 1 minute longer., Reduce heat to low; add potatoes, water, salt, garlic powder and cayenne pepper. Cook, covered, until potatoes are heated through, 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges