Spiced Potatoes with Cumin
Crispy, golden potatoes tossed with toasted cumin seeds and warm spices. A quick, comforting side dish that's ready in about 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb potatoes
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Peel the 1.5 lb potatoes and cut into 1/2 inch cubes. Place in a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes, then drain and pat dry with a clean towel.
- 2
Heat the 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 1 tsp cumin seeds and cook until they sizzle and become fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 3
Add the potato cubes to the skillet in a single layer. Cook without stirring for 5 minutes, until the bottoms are golden brown.
- 4
Stir in the 0.5 tsp turmeric, 0.5 tsp chili powder, and 0.5 tsp salt. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and crispy on all sides, about 10 minutes more.
- 5
Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve hot as a side dish or snack.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- knife
- cutting board
- bowl
- clean towel
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