Name: Cumin-Scented Potatoes With Tomatoes (Ghurma Aloo)
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, and submerged in a bowl of cold water to prevent browning; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; 1 small red onion, cut in half lengthwise and then into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 teaspoons coarse kosher or sea salt; 1 teaspoon cayenne (ground red pepper); 1 medium-size tomato, cored and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems

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This thick-sauced Iranian stew is brightened with fresh herbs and thickened with vegetables.

Tip

For a thicker sauce, coarsely mash some of the potato cubes.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 6

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, and submerged in a bowl of cold water to prevent browning

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 tablespoon cumin seeds

1 small red onion, cut in half lengthwise and then into 1/2-inch cubes

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

2 teaspoons coarse kosher or sea salt

1 teaspoon cayenne (ground red pepper)

1 medium-size tomato, cored and cut into 1-inch cubes

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems

Preparation

Step 1
Drain the potatoes and pat them dry.
Step 2
Heat the oil in a medium-size saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the cumin seeds and cook until they sizzle, turn reddish brown, and are fragrant, 5 to 10 seconds. Add the potatoes, onion, and turmeric, and stir-fry until the potatoes and onion are lightly browned around the edges, 4 to 6 minutes.
Step 3
Sprinkle in the salt and cayenne, and stir once or twice. Pour in 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are almost fall-apart tender, 18 to 20 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in the tomato and cilantro, and cover the pan. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the tomato is warmed through, about 2 minutes. Then serve.

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