Aloo Masala (Sauteed Potatoes with Spices)
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp light cooking oil
- 1 tsp whole cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger
- 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
- 1 medium-sized onion finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 15-20 baby potatoes boiled until tender, and halved
- salt to taste
- a handful of fresh cilantro finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large non-stick pan on medium-high heat and add in the cumin seeds. As soon as they start to sizzle, add in ginger, garlic and onions, and stir-fry for a couple of minutes until the onions start to brown along the edges.
- Mix in the spices and tomato paste, and stir-fry for a few seconds to mix everything.
- Add in the potatoes and salt, mix well and let it cook for another 5-6 minutes on medium-low heat until the potatoes start to crisp along the edges.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm.