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Par-boil the potatoes in salted water till about 70-80 percent done. Peel and keep aside to cool.
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2
Dry roast the sesame seeds on low heat, once they start popping, remove to a plate and keep aside to cool.
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Dry roast the peanuts on low heat till they change colour. Stir continuously and don't let them burn. Add to the sesame seeds and keep aside to cool.
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4
Grind the sesame seeds, peanuts, garlic, ginger and green chilies to a rough coarse paste in a dry grinder using pulse action - remember it has to be a rough coarse paste and not to be ground into a fine powder. Mix in salt, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder and coriander leaves. Your masala powder is ready.
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5
Heat the oil in a pan on high heat; add the potatoes and sear till you have golden brown spots on all sides.
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6
Reduce the heat to low and sprinkle the masala powder on the potatoes. Toss everything well together so that the masala powder coat the potatoes completely. Sprinkle a tablespoon or two of water to the pan to ensure the coating is wet enough to stick to the potatoes.
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Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes - till the water has completely been evaporated and potatoes are fully cooked.
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8
Remove from heat, sprinkle some coriander leaves and lemon juice on top and serve hot.