Indian Potatoes With Mustard Seeds Sookhi Bhaji Recipes

INDIAN POTATOES WITH MUSTARD SEEDS (SOOKHI BHAJI)

Steps:

• Heat cumin seeds and mustard seed in hot dry skillet over high heat, swirling pan, until seeds start to pop.
• Reduce heat to medium; add onions, chilies, and add a small amount of water; cook until onion is tender, adding more water as necessary to prevent sticking.
• Add potatoes, ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt (to taste), and cayenne pepper, stirring to mix well.
• Add 2/3 cup water, cover, reduce heat and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spices are absorbed and potatoes are tender.
• Add a small amount of water at a time if all liquid evaporates.
• Fold in cilantro just before serving.

ROASTED POTATOES (SUKHI BHAJI)

Steps:

• 1. Cut potatoes into medium dice.
• 2. Grease a sheet pan with 1 tbsp of oil, spread potatoes evenly on the pan, and roast in the oven until a fork pieces easily but potatoes remain firm. (alternative: potatoes may simply be boiled in their skins and then chopped)
• 3. If desired, peel potatoes after they have cooled slightly.
• 4. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large pan. Add turmeric, chili powder, mustard seeds, cumin powder, fenugreek seeds, and cumin seeds. Toast lightly.
• 5. Add onion and the remainder of the oil. Lower the heat on the pan to medium.
• 6. Add the potatoes to the pan, stiring gently to coat them with the spices.
• 7. Warm the potatoes through on high heat, taking care not to break them. (about 3 minutes)
• 8. Garnish with coriander, serve hot with rice, parathas or rotis.

SPICY INDIAN POTATOES

Steps:

• 1) Peel and cut potatoes into small cubes.
• 2) Heat oil in pan.
• 3) Add cumin seeds, onion seeds, mustard seeds and asafoetida powder to pan and shake around until seeds start to crackle.
• 4) Add potatoes, turmeric powder, salt and green chilis. Mix well.
• 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.
• 6) Increase heat to high and stir. I let the potatoes brown a bit but you can skip this step.
• 7) Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro and lemon juice.