1 lb Potato; Red skins
Salt to taste
2 tb Vegetable oil
1 ts Mustard seeds
1 Onion; finely sliced
2 cl Garlic
1 (1 inch) piece gingerroot;
- fresh grated
1 Green chile; seeded, chopped
1 ts Ground turmeric
1/2 ts Red (cayenne) pepper
1 ts Ground cumin
1/4 c Green pepper; strips
- to garnish if desired
Cut Potatoes into 3/4 inch chunks.
Cook potatoes in boiling salted water 6 to 8 minutes, until just
tender. Drain and set aside. Heat oil in a large saucepan, add
mustard seeds and onions. Cook 5 minutes until onions are soft, but
not brown. Stir in garlic and gingerroot; cook 1 minute more.
Add cooked potatoes, chile, turmeric, cayenne and cumin. Stir well.
Cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes
are very tender and coated with spices. Serve hot, garnished with
bell pepper strips.
