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Nigella Potatoes



Photo by Alessandra Zecchini©


This is not a Nigella Lawson’s recipe, but a recipe using nigella seeds.

I don’t have many spices (yet) in my new kitchen, but this possibly makes me more inventive. Also, I am not sure if this could be defined as Indian food, certainly it is Indian inspired, I served it with a Dahl and basmati rice, and it was a winner!!! Of course your comments are welcomed!

Here is the recipe:


Nigella Potatoes

Ingredients:

500 g potatoes (Agria or similar ‘floury’ potatoes)

2 tbsp vegetable oil

2 garlic cloves, peeled

1 tsp nigella seeds

half tsp ground coriander

half tsp cumin powder

1 tsp turmeric

salt to taste

one cup fresh coriander (or parsley) leaves

Peel the potatoes and cut into 4-5 cm cubes. In a large wok or frying pan with high borders heat the oil and add the garlic cloves and nigella seeds. When the seeds start to crackle add the ground coriander, cumin, turmeric, and a little salt. Add the cubed potatoes and coat well with the spices. Stir constantly, and when the potatoes start to become too dry add a cup of water. Cover and simmer on low, stirring from time to time and adding water every time the mixture gets too dry. When all the potatoes are cooked, and most are almost pureed and creamy, remove from the heat. Finely chop a cup of washed fresh coriander or parsley (or a mixture of both) leaves, and add to the potatoes. Stir and serve.

Serve as part of an Indian meal, and if you like top with natural yogurt.



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  1. DailyChefApril 6, 2010 at 4:16 AM

    Looks tasty! You have a good start to spices in your new kitchen :)

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  2. Sushma MallyaApril 8, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    Hi, thanks for dropping by and for your lovely comment...as per your query spiciness of the dish depends on what type or how much chillies you use...if u want a lesser spicier one deseed the chilli and use it and if you like it spicy then u can add upto 3..and i have used chilli oil also so it was a bit spicy and i love it that way...and Usually even i dont prefer MSG so i use it very rarely..it doesnt affect the taste much at all whether you use it or not....as it is not my recipe i had given what chef sanjeev kapoor had given in his book....Nigella potatoes looks yum and very flavourful dish...

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  3. AlessandraApril 8, 2010 at 11:32 PM

    Thank you for the explanations Sushma, chili oil? Uh, that sounds lovely and spicy! With the children I am careful about chili, they like it, but not too hot :-)

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