Indian Spicy Potato Bites Recipe

• 700 grams / 1½ lbs of potatoes
• 4 tablespoons of cooking oil
• 2 teaspoons of butter
• ½ tablespoon of salt or to taste
• ½ teaspoon of garam masala
• ½ teaspoon of ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon of ground coriander
• ¼ to ½ teaspoon of chilli powder

Boil the potatoes in their jackets. Cool the potatoes thoroughly - hot or warm potatoes will crumble and cannot be diced neatly. Peel and dice the potatoes into 2½ cm (1 inch) cubes. Heat the oil and butter in a wide shallow non-stick or cast iron pan (it is important that the potatoes do not stick to the pan). Spread the potatoes evenly about the pan and sauté (brown) evenly, stirring occasionally. Then sprinkle the salt, garam masala, cumin, coriander and chilli powder over the potatoes. Stir gently and mix until the potatoes are fully coated with the spices. Remove from heat and serve.

(Serves 6 to 8)