Spiced Potatoes (Aloo Bhaji)

By lorik

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 teaspoon panch phoron (see Note) or 1/4 teaspoon each of fennel, cumin, fenugreek and mustard seeds
• 2 dried red chiles
• 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch matchsticks
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• Salt

Details

Servings 4
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from foodandwine.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium skillet, heat the oil. Add the panch phoron, cover and cook over high heat until the spices crackle, about 20 seconds. Add the dried chiles and cook, shaking the pan, for 20 seconds longer. Add the potatoes and cook, stirring, just until lightly browned in spots, about 5 minutes. Add the turmeric and season with salt. Cover tightly and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are cooked through and lightly browned, about 15 minutes longer. Serve immediately.