Potatoes with Onions

Directions

1. 1
   Boil potatoes in their jackets.
2. 2
   Peel them and mash coarsely with a fork or hand masher.
3. 3
   Heat the oil in a 10 to 12 inch skillet over medium heat.
4. 4
   When hot, first put in it the asafetida; after it has sizzled for a few seconds, add the cumin and mustard seeds; then in 10 seconds or so, the red pepper(s).
5. 5
   Use 1 for mildly hot, 3 for very hot.
6. 6
   When pepper changes color (1 to 5 seconds), put in the chopped onions and turmeric.
7. 7
   After the onions have cooked 3 to 5 minutes and turned brown at the edges, put in the mashed potatoes, salt, garam masala and lemon juice.
8. 8
   Fry, stirring and mixing, for 5 to 7 minutes.
9. 9
   To serve: Place in a warm dish and serve with Indian bread or remove whole red pepper and serve as an appetizer on top of Melba rounds.