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Delhi Recipe: Potatoes a la Delhi Part of the Places of a Lifetime series from Traveler magazine

A mildly spiced vegetable side dish—served hot or cold—that is commonly cooked in both Delhi’s home and restaurant kitchens.

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Ingredients:

1 pound medium-sized potatoes
1 tablespoon ghee or peanut oil
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 onions
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 small lime
Small bunch of coriander leaves

Directions:

Pour just enough water to cover the potatoes, cook until tender, drain, and stand to cool. Peel and dice the cooled potatoes.

Heat the ghee/peanut oil then sauté the cumin seeds. Turn down the heat and fry the finely sliced onions until soft and golden brown. Stir in the turmeric and chili powder. Add the potatoes and salt. Gently toss until the ingredients are well mixed.

Squeeze lime to taste and garnish with coriander leaves.

Servings: Serves four.

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