Author Notes
These smashed potatoes are full of Indian flavors, and, served with a dollop of raita, they make a truly yummy side dish (or even vegetarian main course)! I make variations on this recipe for the wee ones that I nanny and they think these healthy potatoes are delicious! I hope you do too! —Helenthenanny
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Ingredients
- Lazy Raita
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1 cup
Plain Yogurt (I used non-fat Greek Yogurt)
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1/2
Cucumber, peeled, seeded, and minced
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a few sprigs of cilantro, chopped small
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1/2 teaspoon
cumin seeds
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black pepper to taste
- Smashed Indian Potatoes
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2
large russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1" chunks
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3
cloves garlic, minced
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1
small yellow onion, diced small
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2
cups cauliflower, broken into small florets
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1 1/2 cups
frozen peas
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about 5 tablespoons
or so of olive oil
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2 teaspoons
fresh ginger, finely grated
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2 teaspoons
garam masala spice blend
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2 teaspoons
ground fenugreek seed
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2 teaspoons
ground turmeric root
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2 teaspoons
whole yellow mustard seed
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2 teaspoons
whole cumin seed
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1 teaspoon
red pepper flakes
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1 handful
fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
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juice of one lemon
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salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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Boil potatoes until tender. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, cook olive oil, garlic, onions, cauliflower, garam masala, fenugreek, turmeric, mustard seeds, cumin seed, red pepper flakes, and fresh ginger over medium heat. Stir until seasonings are well distributed. Salt and Pepper to taste. Cook until onions are translucent and cauliflower is almost tender. Add peas and cook for five more minutes. You may need to add a little more olive oil if things start to look dry.
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Add the vegetables and potatoes to a big bowl and stir until well combined. I stir quite vigorously, so that the potatoes get all smashed up.
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Add the chopped cilantro and lemon juice last and stir again. Salt and Pepper to taste and serve!
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To make the Lazy Raita: Combine ingredients and stir until well combined. Serve alongside or atop the potatoes and enjoy!
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