POTATOES WITH FRESH CURRY LEAVES (BHAJI)

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None of the Bahji recipes on 'Zaar seem to have curry leaves so I thought I'd throw this one into the mix. From "Cardamom & Coriander" by Simon Morris. He states this is the real thing, served as snack food on the beaches of Bombay. This one makes up as a sort of Indian hash brown dish. The spice combination is the thing that makes is sing. Do your best to get fresh, fresh, fresh! You may use butter with a drop of oil (to prevent burning) rather than ghee if desired.

Provided by Ma Field

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 2 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces potatoes, diced to 1/4 inch
2 tablespoons ghee
1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
10 curry leaves
3 tablespoons onions, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small green chili pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon roasted cumin seed
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes in salted water until half-cooked - about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt the ghee in frying pan. Add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Cook until sizzling. Add onion, garlic and chili.
  • Cook gently over low heat until onion is soft and slightly browned.
  • Add potatoes and ground cumin. Mix well. Fry until potatoes are lightly browned - about 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt. Add cumin seeds and cilantro. Serve immediately.

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