Chunky Potatoes with Garlic and Peanuts (Lasoon Sengdane Batate Chi Bhajee)
Once in a great while a curry comes along that blows everyone's palate, including my own. This Maharashtrian- influenced potato dish will appeal to all, and I have no qualms betting my first-born on it. Even though it is a great side dish, I often stuff it into slices of pita bread for a substantial lunch, along with a bowl of creamy kidney beans.
Serves 8
2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
2 tablespoons raw peanuts (without ths skin)
4 medium-size cloves garlic
3 dried red Thai or cayenne chiles, stems removed
2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil
1 pound russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes, and submerged in a bowl of cold water to prevent browning
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons coarse kosher or sea salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems
12 medium-size to large fresh curry leaves
1. Combine the sesame seeds, peanuts, garlic, and chiles in a food processor, and pulse to form a gritty, sticky, mellow-smelling blend.
2. Heat the oil in a medium-size saucepan over medium-low heat. Scrape the sesame-peanut blend into the warmed oil and roast the mixture, stirring, until it starts to release its own oils and loosen, turning crumbly and nutty brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, drain the potatoes.
4. Stir the turmeric into the sesame-peanut blend and cook for 5 seconds. Then add the potatoes, tomatoes (with their juices), 1 cup water, and the salt. Stir once or twice, raise the heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are fork-tender and the sauce has thickened, 25 to 30 minutes.
5. Stir in the cilantro and curry leaves, and serve.
Once in a great while a curry comes along that blows everyone's palate, including my own. This Maharashtrian- influenced potato dish will appeal to all, and I have no qualms betting my first-born on it. Even though it is a great side dish, I often stuff it into slices of pita bread for a substantial lunch, along with a bowl of creamy kidney beans.
Serves 8
2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
2 tablespoons raw peanuts (without ths skin)
4 medium-size cloves garlic
3 dried red Thai or cayenne chiles, stems removed
2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil
1 pound russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes, and submerged in a bowl of cold water to prevent browning
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons coarse kosher or sea salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems
12 medium-size to large fresh curry leaves
1. Combine the sesame seeds, peanuts, garlic, and chiles in a food processor, and pulse to form a gritty, sticky, mellow-smelling blend.
2. Heat the oil in a medium-size saucepan over medium-low heat. Scrape the sesame-peanut blend into the warmed oil and roast the mixture, stirring, until it starts to release its own oils and loosen, turning crumbly and nutty brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, drain the potatoes.
4. Stir the turmeric into the sesame-peanut blend and cook for 5 seconds. Then add the potatoes, tomatoes (with their juices), 1 cup water, and the salt. Stir once or twice, raise the heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are fork-tender and the sauce has thickened, 25 to 30 minutes.
5. Stir in the cilantro and curry leaves, and serve.
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