Indian-Spiced Potatoes

1. 1

   Peel, wash, and cube potatoes. Place cubed potatoes in a saucepan, cover with cold water, add about a teaspoon of salt and bring to boil. Cook potatoes until just soft, about 7 minutes. Drain immediately and rinse with cold water.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine cumin powder, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and salt to taste with 2 tbsps water. Mix until a smooth paste forms.

3. 3

   In a skillet (well-seasoned cast-iron works best), heat vegetable oil. Add potatoes and fry until lightly browned. Remove the potatoes with a slotted spoon.

4. 4

   To the same skillet, add asafetida and cumin seeds. Cook until the cumin seeds begin to brown. Now return potatoes to the skillet.

5. 5

   Pour the spice paste made in step 2 over the potatoes. Continue cooking over medium heat for another 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.