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Potato Sabsi Recipe

The humble potato gets a bit of a makeover and golden glow from turmeric in this simple and healthy dish.
Potato Sabsi Recipe

Servings: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed clean
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ teaspoon whole cumin seeds
5 whole dried red chillies
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 ⅓ cups|200 grams frozen peas
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

  1. Cover the potatoes with water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are soft, about 25 to 30 minutes. Cool slightly, then cut into about 1-inch pieces.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over high. Add the cumin seeds and dried chillies and immediately lower the heat as you do not want the spice and chillies to burn. Cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the potatoes, stir in the turmeric, and cook, tossing to coat.
  3. Add the peas, salt, and 2 cups|500 ml water. Simmer until the water has nearly evaporated, about 10 minutes.

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