East Indian Inspired Potatoes With Mint Recipes

ROASTED POTATOES WITH EAST INDIAN SPICES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 F degrees. Coat a large baking dish, that's at least 9x13 inches with the cooking spray.
• Combine 1 tbsp of the olive oil with the potatoes and toss to coat; set aside.
• Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, mustard seeds, chili pepper seeds in a small skillet over medium-high heat; cook about a minute until seeds begin to pop. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add ginger, garlic and jalapeno to skillet; cook about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add in the salt, turmeric, garam masala and cook for another minute, stirring occasionally.
• Pour spice mixture over the potatoes and toss to coat. Arrange potatoes in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
• Bake for 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender and browned. Stir in chopped cilantro and mint. Drizzle with lime juice.
• Serve with lime wedges.

NEW POTATOES WITH GARLIC, MINT AND BUTTER

Steps:

• Bring the potatoes to the boil in enough lightly salted water to cover.
• Turn the heat to a very low simmer and cook until fork tender. This could take 30 minutes.
• Drain and add the butter, mint, garlic and salt and pepper to the pot. With the lid on, toss gently to cover the potatoes with the seasoned butter.
• Use parsley if you don't have or like mint, or use a mix of both if you wish.