Cumin Potato Cakes Recipe

Name: Cumin Potato Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds baking potatoes; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 bunches chives, snipped (1/2 cup); 1/4 cup cornstarch; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

4 pounds baking potatoes
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 bunches chives, snipped (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1
Preheat the oven to 375.
2
Prick the potatoes and bake for 50 minutes, or until tender.
3
When cool enough to handle, scoop the flesh into a bowl and coarsely mash; let cool slightly.
4
Lower the oven temperature to 250.
5
In a small skillet, toast the cumin seeds over moderate heat, shaking the pan occasionally, until fragrant, about 2 minutes; transfer to a plate to cool.
6
In a large bowl, mix the eggs with the chives, cornstarch, baking powder, ground cumin, toasted cumin seeds and salt.
7
Add the potatoes and mash just until chunky and blended.
8
Divide the potato mixture into 16 portions, then form into 2 1/2-inch patties.
9
In a large nonstick skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
10
Add 8 patties to the skillet and cook over moderate heat, turning once, until crisp and golden, about 5 minutes per side.
11
Transfer to the oven and keep warm.
12
Repeat with the remaining patties.
13
Transfer the hot potato cakes to a platter and serve.

660

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds baking potatoes, 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, 4 large eggs, lightly beaten, 2 bunches chives, snipped (1/2 cup), and more.

Yes, Cumin Potato Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cumin Potato Cakes

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