Cumin Potatoes

Try this Indian-spiced side dish as an alternative to regular mashed or baked potatoes.

Cook 4 cups chopped and peeled baking potato in boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again.

Heat a tablespoon of canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a teaspoon of whole cumin seeds and cook 30 seconds. Add 1/2 cup chopped red onion, 1/2 tsp. paprika, 1/2 tsp. ground coriander and 1/4 tsp. salt - cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the potatoes, and cook another two minutes until thoroughly heated.

Remove from heat and sprinkle with two tablespoons chopped cilantro. You'll have 4 side servings of one cup and 180 calories each.

Cost:
baking potato $1.26
red onion $1.24
cilantro $2.29

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