New Potatoes With Cumin

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs new potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon salt, plus
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Scrub potatoes and put them in a saucepan. Cover with water to come about 1 inch above the potatoes.
  2. Add 1 T salt to the water and bring to a boil. Cover and boil till potatoes are just tender. Drain and peel.
  3. Put the oil in a frying pan and set over med-high heat. When the oil is hot, put in cumin seeds. Let the seeds sizzle for a few seconds.
  4. Put in potatoes. Turn heat down to medium.
  5. Brown potatoes lightly on all sides.
  6. Turn heat to low and add 3/4 t salt and ground cumin, garam masala and cayenne.
  7. Cook, stirring, for a minute.
  8. Add the cilantro just before serving and toss to mix.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

575 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 19.2g 38% DV
Total Fat 35.1g 45% DV
Carbs 66.3g 24% DV
Fiber 16.2g 58% DV
Sugar 5.6g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9981mg 100% DV
Potassium 2953.5mg 63% DV
Cholesterol 13.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 830.3mcg 92% DV
Vitamin C 171.1mg 100% DV
Calcium 826.8mg 64% DV
Iron 46.2mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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