Monday, August 2, 2010

Indian style home fries

Ingredients:
Potato, cut into bite sized pieces - 2 large
Capsicum (Bell pepper), cut into bite sized pieces - 1 large
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Chana dal - 1/2 tsp
Asafoetida - a pinch
Ginger, chopped fine - 1" piece
Garlic, chopped fine - 2 pods
Salt - to taste
Oil - 2 tbsp
Green chillies, chopped - 2 medium
Red chili powder - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves - 3-4
Coriander leaves for decoration - a few
Lemon juice (optional) - 2-3 tbsp

Time: (cook+prep) about 10 min
Servings: 2-3

Method:
Heat the oil in a non-stick wok and test the heat by dropping a few cumin seeds in. If the seeds rise to the top, the oil is ready. Add the following in order: asafoetida, cumin seeds, chana dal, mustard seeds, ginger, garlic, green chillies and curry leaves. Fry until the garlic starts to turn golden brown. Now add the bell pepper and potato pieces. Fry until cooked, stirring occasionally. You can let the potato turn golden brown on the outside for extra crispness. Add salt, turmeric and red chili powder and stir for a minute or two. Before serving, mix in lemon juice and garnish with coriander leaves.

Author: Shrinkingsodacan

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