Spice up your meals with aromatic Bombay potatoes recipe
Potatoes are definitely one of the best vegetables for kitchen experiments. Although we usually just boil, bake, or turn them into fries, in this recipe they become more than just a side dish.
Bombay potatoes is a recipe inspired by Indian cuisine. It's aromatic, slightly spicy, and very tasty. This simple recipe will surprise your loved ones. The combination of sweet red onion, fiery chili pepper, and aromatic ginger with the deep flavor of garam masala will take you on a delicious journey to distant India.
Bombay potatoes
If you like spicy Indian food, you're in for a feast. These potatoes make a great side dish for roasted meats or fish, but they taste so good that people will be sneaking bites straight from the bowl. This is thanks to the delicious spices like garam masala, chili pepper, and cumin. Everything is soaked in tomato passata, creating a savory sauce.
Young potatoes work best in this recipe, but older ones can also be used outside of the season. Try to choose the smallest ones possible. Garam masala is a spice mix that can vary in composition. You can use a store-bought mix or create your own by combining, for example, coriander, cumin, cloves, and cinnamon.
Ingredients:
- 1 red onion
- 1 red chili pepper
- 1 inch of ginger root
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 red bell pepper
- 5 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon of whole cumin
- 1 tablespoon of mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric
- 1 teaspoon of garam masala
- 14 ounces of tomato passata
- 1.8 pounds of boiled baby potatoes
Instructions:
Step 1: Finely chop the onion and chili pepper. If you want to reduce the spiciness a bit, remove the seeds from the pepper. Peel and grate the ginger root. Wash the bell pepper, then grate it, discarding the seeds and core.
Step 2: Heat the oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and fry for a moment. Add grated ginger, bell pepper, chili pepper, and onion, and sauté. Season with turmeric and garam masala, and mix well.
Step 3: Pour the tomato passata into the pan and sauté for a moment. Add the cooked potatoes and mix to ensure they are well coated with the sauce.
Step 4: Finally, season the potatoes with salt and transfer them to a large plate or platter. Garnish with parsley or fresh cilantro. Enjoy!
