Cumin Spiced Baby Potatoes with Roasted Almonds

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"Cumin Spiced Potatoes simmered in a medley of fresh herbs and tossed with Almonds."
-- @spiceandsugartable
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Prep time 15mins
Cook time 25mins
Serves or Makes: 4

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ingredients

  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 1 green onion, chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 3 whole dried red chillies
  • 6 curry leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried turmeric
  • 1/3 cup tomatoes, cubed
  • 1/3 cup cilantro leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish
  • cup mint leaves, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 1/3 cup roasted almonds, slivered
  • Kosher Salt

Method

  • Step 1

    In a medium pan on medium heat, add the avocado oil and then add the green onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes.

  • Step 2

    Then add cumin and mustard seeds. Cook until the cumin seeds start to sizzle, about a minute. Add the curry leaves, dried red chilies, turmeric. Season with salt to taste.

  • Step 3

    Add tomatoes and cook for another minute. Stir in chopped cilantro, fresh red chillies and mint.

  • Step 4

    Add potatoes and cover with a lid and cook on medium flame until the potatoes are cooked through, about 20 minutes.

  • Step 5

    Once potatoes are fully cooked, Add roasted Almonds. Give a light stir and transfer to serving dish. Garnish with additional cilantro, mint and spring onions.