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Bombay New Potatoes

Bombay new Potatoes
Great indian dish made with new potatoes and lightly spiced
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp Oil
  • 1/8 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 1/2 tsp Chilli pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp Ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 750 g New potatoes
  • 400 ml Water
  • 200 ml Passata/Chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp Tomato puree
  • 1 1/2 tsp Lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Wash the new potatoes the cut in half, with the bigger ones you may need to cut into 1/3 or 1/4. Keep the skin on as I think it tastes much better.
    Bombay new Potatoes
  • Into a medium size saucepan add the oil and heat, after about 30 seconds or so add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Allow both seeds to sizzle and the mustard seeds might start to pop a little. 
    Bombay new Potatoes
  • Add the potatoes to the pan and toss until the potatoes are slightly coated with the oil and seeds.
    Bombay new Potatoes
  • Add the chilli, turmeric, ground coriander, ground cumin and salt to the pan. Then pour in 400ml of water and stir well. Bring to a boil and allow to simmer covered for about 10 minutes. Add the tomato passata or chopped tomatoes, recover and cooked for a further 10 minutes.
    Bombay new Potatoes
  • Once the potatoes are tender add the tomato puree and lemon juice. 
    Bombay new Potatoes
  • Stir well, allow to cook for a further minute and its ready.
    Bombay new Potatoes
  • Enjoy with chapati, naan, rice or with anything you would like.
    Bombay new Potatoes
Keyword curry, potatoes