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                   Diced Potatoes with Turmeric and Cumin
 
 Recipe By     : Madhur Jaffrey’s A Taste of India
 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan*   Side dishes, starches *
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1 1/2  pounds        new potatoes -- scrubbed, not peeled
    5      tablespoons   vegetable oil
      1/8  teaspoon      ground asafetida
      1/2  teaspoon      whole black mustard seeds
      1/2  teaspoon      whole cumin seeds
      1/8  teaspoon      ground turmeric
      1/2  teaspoon      ground coriander seeds
      1/2  teaspoon      ground cumin seeds
      1/4  teaspoon      cayenne
      3/4  teaspoon      salt
 
 Cut the clean potatoes into 1/2-in dice.
 Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan over a medium heat.
 When hot, put in, in quick succession:
 - First, the asafetida.
 - A second later, the mustard seeds.
 - Then, the cumin seeds.
 Now, put in the potatoes and stir once or twice.
 Sprinkle with turmeric.
 
 Continue to stir every now and then and cook for about 15 minutes 
 or until the potatoes are light browned and almost done.
 Sprinkle in the ground coriander, ground cumin, cayenne, and salt.
 Stir and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
 
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 NOTES : Easy and tasty!

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