Cumin Caraway Potatoes Recipes

INDIAN CUMIN POTATOES ( JEERA ALOO )

Steps:

• Wash, peel and cut potatoes in 3/4 dice or wedges, or leave skin on if you prefer.
• Bring potatoes to a boil in water and 1/2 t salt. Cover and let boil for 5-8 minutes until just cooked.
• Drain and let steam off moisture until they have a sort of dry outer skin, 10-15 minutes, or let cool completely and keep in the fridge up to 2 days. Make sure they are dry before frying.
• Heat oil in a large non-stick pan over medium high heat. Add cumin seeds and fry 30-60 seconds until they turn a shade darker and give off smell.
• Add potatoes and sprinkle with turmeric. Shake pan and fry potatoes about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until evenly golden and crisp. The trick is not to stir too frequently, so that a crust can develop.
• Sprinkle with coriander or parsley and taste with salt. Shake pan to mix and serve. You can drain potatoes on paper towels first, before adding the fresh herbs if you like.
• NOTE: The recipe can be done with other starchy vegetables like sweet potatoes or plantains, but I never tried those.

INDIAN-STYLE POTATOES - KHATTA ALOO

Steps:

• In a large skillet heat cumin, caraway, cuminseed, ground coriander in the oil only until fragrant, swirling the pan.
• Add the onion and cook 1 minute.
• Add the garlic, hot chile, and ginger, and cook until the onion is tender.
• Add the turmeric and cayenne to the pan and mix into the onion mixture before adding the potatoes and lime juice; season with salt and pepper.
• Warm the dish through until hot and garnish with the cilantro and mint leaves.
• Serve hot.

CUMIN POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Boil the potatoes in their jackets until tender but not cracked open. Drain. When cool enough to handle, quarter the potatoes. Leave the skin on.
• 2. Heat the oil in a large heavy nonstick sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the cumin seeds and sauté until they turn several shades darker, about 1 minute. Add the tumeric and potatoes and sauté, tossing frequently, until the potatoes are nicely browned., about 10 minutes.
• 3. Sprinkle with fresh coriander and serve hot, at room temperature, or cold.

CUMIN POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and cut into 2cm cubes.
• Place on a baking tray and sprinkle with the cumin and plenty of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Pour the oil over and tumble the potatoes around until they are well covered.
• Bake in a preheated moderate to hot (350-400) oven until browned and crispy-about 30 minutes.
• Serve with Eastern style meals.

ROASTED CARAWAY POTATOES

Steps:

• Combine first 2 ingredients in a large heavy duty zip-top plastic bag.
• Mix together remaining ingredients and pour into plastic bag.
• Shake well to coat.
• Place potato mixture in an ungreased 13x9 inch pan.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.

CAULIFLOWER AND POTATO STIR-FRY - EAST INDIAN RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; add cumin and caraway seeds until they begin to pop and oil bubbles, 1 to 2 minutes. Cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until onion is soft and translucent, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Stir cauliflower and potato into onion mixture to coat with oil. Add chili powder, turmeric, and salt; stir to coat vegetables.
• Cover skillet and cook vegetables over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower and potatoes are softened, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro.

OVEN ROASTED CARAWAY POTATOES

Steps:

• Coat potatoes and shallots with warmed bacon grease in a bowl.
• Put potatoes on a baking sheet.
• Season with salt, pepper, caraway, and paprika.
• Stir around to coat.
• Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring every so often.