SPICY-SOUR POTATOES WITH CUMIN

Spicy-Sour Potatoes With Cumin image

Provided by Bryan Miller

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 3/4 pounds (about 4 large) new potatoes or Maine potatoes
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Generous pinch of asafetida (available in Indian groceries), optional
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon ajwain seeds (strong, thymelike seeds) or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground amchoor (green-mango powder)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander, optional

Steps:

In a large pot of boiling water, cook the potatoes. Remove from water and set aside to cool. Cut them into half-inch cubes.
Heat the oil in a large nonstick fry pan over medium-high heat. Add the asafetida, then the cumin seeds and the ajwain.
Ten seconds later, add the ginger. Stir once or twice only, then add the potatoes, ground cumin, amchoor, cayenne, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir thoroughly, and heat through. Add the coriander, mix again and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 194, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 347 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams