Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons clarified butter or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 lb tiny new potatoes, about 10 new potatoes (see Tip)
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder, preferably madras
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
  • 1/2 1/2 cup vegetable stock or 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro

Method

  • In a skillet, heat butter or oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add potatoes and cook just until they begin to brown.
  • Transfer to slow cooker stoneware.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Add onions and cook, stirring, until softened.
  • Add garlic, curry powder, salt and pepper.
  • Stir and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add water or stock, bring to a boil and pour over potatoes.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours, until potatoes are tender.
  • Stir in lemon juice and garnish with cilantro.
  • TIP: Leave the skins on potatoes, scrub thoroughly and dry on paper towels.
  • Cut in half any that are larger than 1 inch in diameter.
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