Potatoes with Onions Recipe

Name: Potatoes with Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes; 5 tablespoons vegetable oil; ⅛ teaspoon asafetida ground; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds whole; 2 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds, black whole; 3 each red hot chili pepper, dried; 1 medium onions coarsely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric ground; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

6 medium potatoes
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
⅛ teaspoon asafetida ground
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds whole
2 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds, black whole
3 each red hot chili pepper, dried
1 medium onions coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon turmeric ground
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 tablespoons lemon juice

1
Boil potatoes in their jackets.
2
Peel them and mash coarsely with a fork or hand masher.
3
Heat the oil in a 10 to 12 inch skillet over medium heat.
4
When hot, first put in it the asafetida; after it has sizzled for a few seconds, add the cumin and mustard seeds; then in 10 seconds or so, the red pepper(s).
5
Use 1 for mildly hot, 3 for very hot.
6
When pepper changes color (1 to 5 seconds), put in the chopped onions and turmeric.
7
After the onions have cooked 3 to 5 minutes and turned brown at the edges, put in the mashed potatoes, salt, garam masala and lemon juice.
8
Fry, stirring and mixing, for 5 to 7 minutes.
9
To serve: Place in a warm dish and serve with Indian bread or remove whole red pepper and serve as an appetizer on top of Melba rounds.

298

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 medium potatoes, 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, ⅛ teaspoon asafetida ground, 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds whole, and more.

Yes, Potatoes with Onions falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Potatoes with Onions

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