Chilli Masala Potatoes

This recipe is by chef Sanjay Thumma. I have tried this recipe couple of times and it comes out absolutely delicious every time. I served these on the side of veg biryani and raita. I have made some minor changes to the original recipe and we loved it.

 

 

Ingredients:

500 grams baby potatoes
1 tbsp. oil
1 tsp. butter
1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
1 med. onion, finely chopped
4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
2-3 green chillies, slit lengthwise
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
1 tsp. red chilli powder
1 tbsp. coriander powder
1 tsp. cumin powder
1/2 tsp. amchur powder
Salt to taste
1/2 bunch of coriander, chopped
1 bell pepper, diced ( I have used green and red)
Juice of lemon (optional)

 

Directions:

Wash and pressure cook potatoes for 1-2 whistles. You can either peel the skin or keep them on.
Heat oil and butter in a pan. Add cumin seeds. When they start to sizzle, add chopped onions. Sauté until translucent.
Add chopped garlic and green chillies. Sauté until the raw smell of the garlic is lost, around 30 seconds.
Lower the heat and add turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, amchur powder and salt to taste. Mix it well. Add chopped coriander and diced bell pepper. Mix it well.
Increase the heat, Add potatoes and mix well. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until the potatoes absorb all the flavors. The bell peppers should retain the crunch. If you feel the spices are sticking to the pan, sprinkle little bit of water.
Serve.