Spicy Indian Potatoes Recipe

Name: Spicy Indian Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 potatoes, small cubes; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed; 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds (kalonji) or 1/4 teaspoon onion seeds (kalonji); 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 pinch asafoetida powder; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 chopped green chili pepper (I used Serrano pepper); 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

2 -3 potatoes, small cubes
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds (kalonji) or 1/4 teaspoon onion seeds (kalonji)
1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 pinch asafoetida powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 chopped green chili pepper (I used Serrano pepper)
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon lemon juice

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1) Peel and cut potatoes into small cubes.
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2) Heat oil in pan.
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3) Add cumin seeds, onion seeds, mustard seeds and asafoetida powder to pan and shake around until seeds start to crackle.
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4) Add potatoes, turmeric powder, salt and green chilis. Mix well.
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5) Lower heat to simmer and cover pan for about 18-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender. You may want to add a splash of water at this step if it's too dry for the potatoes to get cooked well.
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6) Increase heat to high and stir. I let the potatoes brown a bit but you can skip this step.
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7) Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro and lemon juice.

120

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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: 2 -3 potatoes, small cubes, 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed, 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds (kalonji) or 1/4 teaspoon onion seeds (kalonji), 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds, and more.

Yes, Spicy Indian Potatoes 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Indian Potatoes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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