Easy Indian Spiced Potato Scones Recipes

INDIAN SPICED POTATOES - 20 MINUTES

Steps:

• Wash, peel and dice the potatoes into equal size pieces about 1 1/2 inch.Pro tip - Don't dice the potatoes too small as they absorb too much moisture.
• Boil the potatoes in a large pot of cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until fork tender. Drain the potatoes in a colander and set asidePro tip - Always cook potatoes in cold not hot water. That way they do not become soggy.
• Have all your sauté ingredients ready as this take no more than 3 to 5 minutes and you don't want to burn anything.
• In a large sauté pan or frying pan. Heat the oil on medium high heat. When hot add the mustard seeds and let them crackle for a few seconds. Then add the curry leaves Pro tip - mustard seeds will crackle only when the oil is very hot (like popcorn). The curry leaves add a nice aroma but can be omitted.
• Next, lower the heat to medium low, Then, add the ginger and garlic, sauté another 30 seconds. Followed by the spices and water. Cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Pro tip - the water will prevent the spices from burning. If necessary add 2 tbsp more.
• Then add the potatoes. Toss them gently to coat with all the spices. Cook for a minute on medium-low tossing so it's all well coated. Pro tip- use a flat spatula and toss the potatoes around in the pan, this way you won't mash the potatoes.
• Finally, give it a generous squeeze of lemon juice and cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Garnish with more chopped cilantro before serving.

EASY BOMBAY POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 200°C / Gas Mark 6 / 390°F
• Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water.
• Add salt and turmeric before bringing your potatoes to the boil and then simmer gently for 5 minutes.
• Drain your potatoes and toss them with the remaining ingredients. Make sure all the potatoes are well coated.
• Place onto a large roasting pan and pop in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes until nice and crispy. Turning halfway through cooking time.

EASY INDIAN SPICED POTATO SCONES

Steps:

• In a large bowl mash the potatoes with the dairy-free spread (or butter), the spices, salt and pepper, the spring onion and the flour until smooth. Don't add it all at once. Add extra flour if you need to.
• Bring together the potato dough with clean hands. Once again add extra flour if it needs it. You are looking for a soft dough, but quite dry dough. If you feel it is too soft, you can chill in the fridge.
• Flour your worktop and roll out the potato dough with a floured rolling pin until it is quite thin, about ½ cm thick.
• Cut into triangles or use cookie cutters to cut out circles. Re-roll any leftover dough cut until you have used all the dough.
• Spray a grill pan or frying pan with a little oil, heat and then fry the potato scones in a couple of batches for a few minutes on either side until crisp and golden.

POTATO SCONES

Steps:

• Heat a lightly greased griddle or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
• Mash potatoes with flour, butter, and salt until a stiff dough forms.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead dough lightly and roll dough out to about 1/2-inch thick. Cut into six triangular wedges.
• Working in batches, cook scones, turning once on hot griddle until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side.

EASY POTATO SCONES

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in plenty of salted simmering water until tender. Drain well and mash. Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl, add the butter, milk, eggs, mash and plenty of seasoning and mix to a sticky dough.
• Heat some butter and a little oil in a large frying pan. Fry dollops of the mixture as you would Scotch pancakes for 3 mins on each side until browned. You may need to do this in 2 batches so keep the fried ones warm in the oven. Serve with crisp bacon and grated mature cheddar, or blue cheese and a drizzle of honey.