Aloo Thorkari

Directions

1. 1
   Add turmeric and salt to potatoes and put potatoes in colander so they can fully drain.
2. 2
   Heat oil at medium heat in pan (about 2 tbs).
3. 3
   Once oil is hot, add 1 dried chili (break it up you can empty some seeds if there are too many).
4. 4
   Chili will be come dark brown. At that point add cumin seeds (about 1/2 tsp).
5. 5
   Then add 2 bay leaves.
6. 6
   Add in potatoes and allow to fry. Cover, but stir occasionally until potatoes are slightly browned.
7. 7
   Separately in a bowl, add 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, and 1/4 tsp red chili powder to 1/2 cup of water. Stir together and add to potatoes.
8. 8
   Continue to stir potatoes and allow to cook.
9. 9
   You will notice after a while that the oil will separate from the water. At that point add some boiled water (maybe 2 cups) and allow potatoes to boil and simmer on low heat with the cover on.
10. 10
    Add a little more salt to taste.
11. 11
    Check potatoes after about 10 minutes and see if they are done.