Spiced Smashed Potatoes with Mustard Ginger Tempering
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
419 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Vegan, gluten-free
Spiced Smashed Potatoes with Mustard Ginger Tempering
Description
Spiced Smashed Potatoes with Mustard Ginger Tempering starts with small boiled potatoes that are gently smashed and baked to create a combination of tender insides and crispy edges. The tempering, an Indian-inspired seasoning, is prepared by heating mustard seeds in oil until they pop, then cooking curry leaves, onion, garlic, ginger, and green chile with turmeric and cayenne for layered flavors. The tempering is poured over the hot potatoes, infusing them with heat, earthiness, and freshness from a garnish of cilantro mixed with lemon juice and optional mint.
This recipe combines the soft, creamy texture of the potatoes with a crunchy baked crust and a vibrant, spicy topping. The balance of heat from cayenne and chile, along with the brightness of lemon and herbs, gives these potatoes versatile appeal as a side dish or appetizer, complementing a variety of main courses.
For variation, crushed cumin and coriander seeds can replace the mustard seeds to create a samosa-style tempering. The potatoes can also be sliced and baked longer as spiced canapes topped with the tempering for a quick snack. This recipe can be adapted for stovetop or pressure cooker methods for cooking potatoes, and the garnishes can be adjusted based on available ingredients.
Ingredients
- 12 potato 12 to 14, small
- water
- salt and cayenne for baking
Ginger Chile Mustard Tempering:
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1.5 tsp mustard seeds
- 10 curry leaves omit if you dont find them, chop the leaves for extra flavor, fresh or frozen
- 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 inch ginger peeled and minced, piece
- 1 hot green chile finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric (1/2 to 3/4)
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 to 1/2
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 tsp salt
Garnish:
- cilantro lemon juice, salt, and mint(optional)
Instructions
- Pressure cook the potatoes in enough water to cover them. Cook on manual in Instant Pot(hi pressure) for 4 to 5 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes. Let the pressure release naturally. Alternatively, add to a large saucepan with water enough to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, then lower the heat to medium and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender to preference.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F / 220ºc. Peel the potatoes partially if you wish. Place on parchment lined baking sheet. Smash down with a saucepan. Chop into bite size smashed pieces if the potatoes are too larger. Brush oil on the potatoes. Add a good dash of salt and cayenne on each.
- Bake at 425 degrees F / 220ºc for 16 to 18 minutes. Longer for crispier potatoes.
- Meanwhile make your tempering: Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. When hot, add mustard seeds and let them start to pop. Keep a lid handy to avoid the pops hitting you. Add curry leaves, reduce heat to low or low-medium.
- Add the chopped onion, ginger, garlic, chile. (I usually roughly chopped onion, whole garlic, ginger, chile all in the processor to finely chop to reduce time).
- Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden.
- Add salt, turmeric, cayenne and mix in. Add 1/4 cup water and salt and mix in. Bring to almost a boil and Take off heat.
- Place some of the tempering on each of the smashed potato bite. Sprinkle salt. add cilantro, some chopped mint if using, and drizzle of lemon juice. Serve.
Notes
- For samosa-style flavor, substitute crushed cumin and coriander seeds for mustard seeds when preparing the tempering.
- To make quicker spiced canapes, slice potatoes thinly, season, bake until tender, then top with tempering and herbs before serving.
- Potatoes can be cooked in a pressure cooker or boiled on stovetop until tender before smashing and baking.
- Garnish with freshly squeezed lemon juice, cilantro, and optional mint for added brightness and freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 419 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 419kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 83g | 28% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Sodium | 255mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 2680mg | 57% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Vitamin C | 75.9mg | 84% |
| Calcium | 201mg | 20% |
| Iron | 20.8mg | 116% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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