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Roasted Potatoes with East Indian Spices

Oven-roasted small red potatoes tossed with a fragrant tempering of mustard seeds, ginger, garlic, turmeric and garam masala, finished with fresh cilantro, mint and lime.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoonolive oil
  • 2 poundssmall red potatoes halved
  • 1 teaspoonmustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoonred chili flakes
  • 2 teaspoonfresh ginger minced
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 jalapeno seeded and minced
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • 1 teaspoonground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoongaram masala
  • 1/2 cupfresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cupmint chopped
  • 1 tablespoonfresh lime juice
  • 6 lime wedges

Instructions

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly oil a large baking dish (at least 9×13 inches).
  • In a large bowl, combine the 2 pounds halved small red potatoes with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and toss to coat; set aside.
  • In a small skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds and ½ teaspoon red chili flakes and cook about 1 minute, until the mustard seeds begin to pop.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and add 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger, 5 cloves minced garlic, and ½ jalapeño (seeded and minced). Cook about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, and ½ teaspoon garam masala to the skillet. Cook another minute, stirring occasionally, then remove the skillet from the heat.
  • Pour the spice mixture over the potatoes and toss well to coat. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer (cut side down if applicable) in the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for 40 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and browned, stirring once about halfway through baking for even browning.
  • Remove the dish from the oven, stir in the ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro and ½ cup chopped mint, then drizzle with 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice.
  • Serve the potatoes with the 6 lime wedges.

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Large Bowl
  • Small Skillet