Potent Potatoes

Ingredients

 * 4 large baking potatoes, like Idaho bakers
 * ¼ – ½ cup oil or clarified butter (aka ghee)
 * 2 – 3 chopped onions
 * ¼ – ½ cup gingerroot, finely minced
 * 1 – 2 tablespoon minced garlic
 * 1 teaspoon black pepper
 * ½ teaspoon turmeric
 * ¼ teaspoon caraway seeds
 * ¼ teaspoon cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes
 * 8 whole cloves
 * ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
 * ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * 2 – 4 tablespoons tamari or salt (to taste)
 * ½ pint cottage cheese (optional)
 * ½ lb Monterey jack cheese, grated (optional)
 * 1 red bell pepper, diced diced (optional) or green bell pepper, diced (optional)
 * ½ cup chopped pineapples, drained (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Scrub potatoes, rub with small amount of oil, and bake at 400ºF until well done.
 * 2) Heat clarified butter or oil in large skillet.
 * 3) Saute onions and ginger until they begin to brown and then add garlic and spices and cook for 4 – 5 minutes longer.
 * 4) Add a little water if necessary.
 * 5) Add tamari or salt (optionally).
 * 6) Stir and remove from heat.
 * 7) Cut baked potatoes in half lengthwise,.
 * 8) Scoop out insides, and combine with onion mixture.
 * 9) Add cottage cheese (optionally)
 * 10) Mix well and refill potato shells covering each with grated cheese.
 * 11) Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.
 * 12) Garnish with bell pepper and pineapple (optionally).
 * 13) Serve with yogurt.