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Best Potatoes Ever!

By: RUCHI 
"These Indian potatoes taste awesome for lunch or dinner with chipatis, rotis, or wheat tortillas. The spices can be found at any Indian grocery store."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2 green chile peppers, chopped
  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander, ground
  • 1 teaspoon amchoor (dried mango powder)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

  1. Place the potatoes in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 10 minutes, until tender. Drain and allow to cool slightly.
  2. Heat the ghee in a large skillet over medium heat. Lightly toast the cumin seeds in the ghee. Mix in the green chile peppers and ginger. Season with chili powder and coriander. Stir in the potatoes, and cook about 5 minutes. Season with amchoor and salt, and continue cooking about 15 minutes. Garnish with cilantro to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 352 | Total Fat: 5.6g | Cholesterol: 12mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2005 by OSUMSU   view full review
Thanks for taking the time to add this very traditional Indian recipe! I have prepared and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2003 by Bam!   view full review
Wow, these ARE good. the first time i made this dish, i boiled the potatoes too long so this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2005 by Sola   view full review
Really tasty, though I couldn't find any amchoor in the couple of stores I checked in. I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2005 by RHODORASOLANKI   view full review
this recipe goes well with chapati. while boiling the potato i added a pinch of tumeric pwdr...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2006 by Jules   view full review
I cooked an all Indian dinner for me and my husband last week. We both love the flavours from...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2006 by lockesmom   view full review
Yum. I used ground cumin instead of seeds, lemon juice instead of mango powder, and added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2007 by Mochi Puffs   view full review
this is so easy to make and yummy! it would make a great dosa filling too.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2006 by KJ   view full review
These potatoes were good but a bit dry. Next time I'll make them spicier and find some way to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2005 by SMPARSONS   view full review
I couldn't find amchoor - I don't have a lot of south asian markets here. I mottied the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2006 by HAILBUZZY   view full review
Very good and a great alternative to heavier tasting Indian dishes. Even better overnight. I...

 

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