Reviewed: Nov. 16, 2009

I omitted the cumin and I thought this was tasty and my Saudi friend said it tasted like he was used to back home, only they dip the potatoes in labna, a middle eastern yogurt. I will definitely try that next time as I already love labna with french fries! I think that would make this a 5 star recipe for me then.

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renee

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Eureka, Illinois, USA

Living In: Carbondale, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2009

Good but needed a little something else?

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inounvme

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Reviewed: Jul. 13, 2009

We love garlic. We love cilantro. We love potatoes. I followed the recipe exactly. So why didn't we love this dish? It just lacked "umph". Probably will not make again.

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da1bee

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Reviewed: Jun. 15, 2009

These were so yummy!! Light and refreshing twist on fried potatos! We loved them, will make over and over again!!!!!!

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ladybuggs5224

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Living In: Pueblo, Colorado, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 23, 2009

I tossed all the ingredients together and oven roasted them with some olive oil instead of deep frying them. They were so good. Thanks.

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Tracee Workman

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Greensburg, Indiana, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 21, 2009

Absolutely DELICOUS!! I served with feta cheese sprinkled on top. Amazing flavors!!

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Kris

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Reviewed: Jan. 5, 2009

absolutely delicious!!I thought it might be a little bland but it wasnt at all! I sprinkled the potatoes with Cavenders All Purpose Greek seasoning first. I dont have a deep fryer so I just heated about an inch of oil in a pan and fried them in there for about 15 min until they were golden. I put them aside on paper towels and drained most all the oil and added the garlic and cilantro for like 5 min until the garlic crisped and added yhe potatos and the rest of the ingredients and it was sooo good! I served them with some naan (indian flat bread) and yoghurt with salt,pepper, and cucumber and it was fabulous!

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Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2008

I cooked my potatoes in the oven first. I think they were pretty boring but a friend really like them. I'm sure they would be better fried.

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Tanya

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Reviewed: Sep. 21, 2008

I had a little trouble getting the potatoes to cook evenly (I don't have a deep fryer). Next time I'll add the cilantro nearer to the end to properly capture its flavour. Otherwise, yummy.

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jenw

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Reviewed: Sep. 19, 2008

this was yummy!

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Reviewed: Aug. 22, 2008

This is delicious. Instead of deep frying, I simply sauted the potatoes first in a little olive oil. When they were nearly done I added the cilanto (only used about 1/4) and garlic and continued to saute. Then added cumin, lemon, and salt. Fabulous flavors! Thanks!

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Bzorg

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Reviewed: Jul. 5, 2008

very bland. i thought the cilantro would make a big difference but it did not. if i tried this recipe again, i would bake the patatoes and let the seasons meld during the baking. otherwise, it just was not very good. i found myself pouring salt on them to liven up the flavors. it didn't work.

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Anel

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Home Town: North Hollywood, California, USA

Living In: Phoenix, Arizona, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 18, 2008

ABERSOWL, You're right on the money. "Meh" was the general consensus around here. I did cut the cilantro... I Mean, I LOVE cilantro, but TWO CUPS? That's outrageous.

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Sumchelle

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Reviewed: Jun. 8, 2008

I LOVE the unique, delicious flavors of this dish ! To cook the potatoes & cut down on the grease and prep-time, I took the new potatoes, poked holes in them w/ a fork and microwaved them (5+ minutes). Then i cut them into quarters and continued with the sauce as written, including the cumin and lemon. I love it.

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Robin M.

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Reviewed: Apr. 19, 2008

These potatoes were great! My whole family loved them!

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Kimberly Williams

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Home Town: Sunset, Utah, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2007

Very close to the garlic potatoes I eaten a couple days go at an indian restaurant . I will make them again and again I love indian food!!

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Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2007

Great side dish and super easy! I baked my cut potatoes as another reviewer suggested for 20 minutes at 400 degrees. I sprinkled a little olive oil on them first. The lemon juice is good but not necessary.

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Ada Cowan-Ruhlen

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Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2007

I liked this recipe..I will try it with adding some orageno..Thanks

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Yasmeena

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Home Town: Arad, Muharraq, Bahrain

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Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2007

I am Syrian and my mom makes these potatoes all the time. To prevent the potatoes from getting soggy, let the potatoes drain and cool completely--that way they'll be dry and won't become soggy when you add them to sauce. We don't use cumin or lemon juice, but add just a little olive oil when cooking the garlic/cilantro mixture.

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