Spicy Sesame Potatoes (Til Aloo)

Healthy and tasty vegetarian dish. Garnish with additional sesame seeds before serving.

Step: 1

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add potatoes, cover, and steam until easily pierced with a knife, 30 to 35 minutes. Drain and cool until easily handled, about 15 minutes.

Step: 2

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step: 3

Peel and dice potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Spread on baking sheet.

Step: 4

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step: 5

Grind garlic, black pepper, basil leaves, and cumin seeds into a paste with a mortar and pestle.

Step: 6

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic paste and red chile pepper; cook and stir until garlic begins to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in potatoes and lemon juice. Cover and cook until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Stir in orange sauce and sesame seeds.

Per Serving: 253 calories; protein 5.7g; carbohydrates 46.7g; fat 5.6g; sodium 39.7mg.

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