Thursday, August 25, 2011

Potatoes cooked with Mustard Seeds - from Madhur Jaffrey

2-3 potatoes
3 tbs oil
pinch of asafetida
1 tbs black mustard seeds
1/4 tsp turmeric
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp sweet paprika

Peel and dice the potatoes into 1.5cm pieces.

Heat the oil in a fry-pan with a lid. When hot add in succession; asafetida, mustard seeds, turmeric then potatoes. Stir and fry for a minute. Cover the potatoes and turn pan to low, stirring every 5 or so minutes. When done sprinkle salt and paprika and mix well.