Ingredients

  • 1 12 lbs baby red potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 13 cup cashew pieces
  • 12 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced gingerroot
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 4 teaspoons Madras curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 14 cup cilantro leaf, chopped

Method

  • Wash the potatoes well; do not peel them- cut them in half if they're small, into quarters if large.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat; add the cashews and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Remove the nuts from the skillet and set them aside.
  • In the remaining oil, cook the onion, ginger and garlic over medium-low heat until very tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the curry powder, turmeric and salt; add the potatoes and toss with the seasonings.
  • Add the water and yogurt, cover and cook over medium heat until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • If the heat is too high and the potatoes dry out, add water, a tablespoon at a time (there should be no excess liquid remaining in the pan).
  • Stir in the cashews, then the cilantro.
  • Turn the salad out onto a platter or into a bowl and serve at room temperature.
  • Source: from the LA Times.