Panchporan Aloo (Indian Spiced Potatoes)
- 1 russet potato, peeled and cut into cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups water, divided
- 1 egg
- 1 roma tomato, seeded and chopped
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar (optional)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (optional)
- Put 1 tablespoon oil in a nonstick pan with the crushed garlic clove, saute until the clove is lightly browned and then discard the garlic.
- Add the potato and turn it around in the garlic oil until well coated. Put the lid on the pan and let the potatoes brown for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally .
- Once the potatoes are browned, add 1/4 of water (enough so that the water comes half way up the potato cubes) put the lid on and let this steam for another 5-10 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- While this is happening, prepare the egg. If you want a poached egg, place 1 cup of water, the vinegar and a dash of salt in a saucepan, let this come to a simmer and cook the egg until it is done, but still runny, about 2-3 minutes. OR -- fry the egg in oil.
- When the potatoes are fork tender, drain off any excess liquid to prevent the potatoes from getting mushy (you want them to retain their shape).
- Add the remaining 1 or 2 tablespoons of oil, (depending on how dry the pan is) and the spices: the curry powder, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, coriander and saute for about 2-3 minutes, until all the flavors have mingled.
- Lastly, add the chopped tomato and a pinch of salt. Saute this until the tomato has warmed through.
- Serve in a bowl, topped with the egg and a sprinkling of cilantro.
- Enjoy!
russet potato, curry powder, cayenne pepper, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, garlic, olive oil, salt, water, egg, roma tomato, white vinegar, cilantro
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/panchporan-aloo-indian-spiced-potatoes-288242 (may not work)