Indian Home Fries

By Hester

Ingredients

• 6 medium boiling potatoes
• 4 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 pinch ground red pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds - (heaping)

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot, cover the potatoes with water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, covered, 30 to 35 minutes, or until tender. Drain, cool slightly, and peel. Cut the potatoes into 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch cubes.

In a blender, process the water, ginger, garlic, salt, turmeric, and red pepper until a paste is formed.

In a large, preferably nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. When hot, add the fennel and cook 30 seconds. Remove from the heat, stir in the spice paste, then cook 2 minutes. Add the potatoes and stir with a spatula to evenly coat them with the spice paste. Fry 10 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the potatoes have a golden brown crust.

This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.