Spicy Ghurma Aloo (cumin potato curry)

Ingredients:

    2 large potatoes, cubed

    2 Tbsp canola oil

    1 Tbsp cumin seeds

    1 red onion, cubed

    1 tsp turmeric

    2 tsp coarse kosher or sea salt

    1 tsp cayenne

    1 cup water

    2 medium-size tomatoes, cubed

    2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Preparation: 

    1. Wash and dry potatoes. Dice potatoes and onions

    2. Heat oil in dutch oven (approx. 9 coals on bottom). Add cumin seeds and cook until they are

        reddish brown and fragrant

    3. Add potatoes, onions, and turmeric and saute until lightly browned, about 5 minutes

    4. Add salt and cayenne pepper and stir

    5. Pour in water and put lid on dutch oven with approximately 18 coals

    6. Let cook for approximately 30 minutes, stirring halfway through and rotating

    7. Stir in tomato and cilantro, let sit for 2 minutes

    8. Serve with rice