Quick-and-Easy Sauteed Potatoes
Submitted by abrennan on Sat, 2007-06-16 08:09.
Description

Also known as Sukhe Aloo
This is perhaps the most classic of all Ekadasi potato preparations.
Summary
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 t black pepper, ground coarse
- 1⁄2 T dry-roasted cumin seeds, crushed coarse
- 1⁄2 t chat masala, if available (try an Indian grocery)
- 1⁄2 c plain yogurt
- 1 1⁄2 lb fresh potatoes suitable for boiling
- 3 T ghee or vegetable oil
- 1 t salt
Instructions
1. Peel the potatoes, cut them into 1-inch cubes, steam until tender, and cool.
2. Combine the black pepper, cumin seeds, chat masala, and yogurt in a 1-quart mixing bowl.
3. Drop in the chunks of potato and gently toss and roll them in the seasoned yogurt. Set aside and marinate for 15 minutes.
4. Heat the ghee or vegetable oil in a heavy 10-inch frying pan over a medium to medium-high flame until a haze forms over the surface. Add the potatoes and salt, and then stir-fry until the potatoes form a golden crust. Offer to Krsna hot.