Wednesday, January 2, 2008

PIQUANT POTATOES IN JACKETS

Ingredients:
4 large potatoes
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 small onion, chopped
1 inch piece ginger, chopped
3-4 gloves garlic, chopped
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
2 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp.black pepper powder
1 tsp. garlic salt
8 tbsp yogurt
1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves
Method:
Pre-heat oven to 190 degrees C. Wash and prick potatoes with a fork. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 190 degrees C. for 40 minutes or till done. Cut potatoes in half and scoop out flesh without spoiling the skin. Skin of the potato is popularly known as the jacket. Heat oil in a pan .Add cumin seeds, onion,ginger and garlic. Saute for a minute.Add scooped potatoes, turmeric powder, coriander powder,black pepper powder, and garlic salt. Cook further on medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.Adjust seasoning. Spoon mixture back into potato jackets and top each with a tablespoonful of yogurt. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

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