Diced Potatoes with Turmeric and Cumin

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2	lb	New potatoes -- scrubbed
 * 6	tbl	Vegetable oil
 * 1/8	tsp	Asafetida -- optional
 * 1/2	tsp	Whole black mustard seeds
 * 1/2	tsp	Whole cumin seeds
 * 1/8	tsp	Ground turmeric
 * 1/2	tsp	Ground coriander seeds
 * 1/2	tsp	Ground cumin seeds
 * 1/4	tsp	Cayenne
 * 3/4	tsp	Salt

Directions

 * 1) Cut the clean potatoes into 1/2-in dice. Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan over a medium heat. When hot, put in, in quick succession: - First the asafetida. - A second later, the mustard seeds. -Then the cumin seeds. Now put in the potatoes and stir once or twice. Sprinkle in the turmeric.
 * 2) Continue to stir every now and then and cook for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are lightly browned and almost done. Sprinkle in the ground coriander, ground cumin, cayenne, and salt. Stir and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

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