Recipes

Stuffed Tandoori Potatoes

Name: Stuffed Tandoori Potatoes
Ingredients: 12 small red-skinned potatoes (about 2 pounds); Salt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage; 1 medium tomato, seeded and finely chopped; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cashews; 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro; 1/2 cup grated Gouda or mild Cheddar cheese; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons melted butter

Be the first to rate & review!

Plus: More Vegetable Recipes and Tips

By

Steven Raichlen

Updated on March 30, 2015

Yield:

6

Ingredients

12 small red-skinned potatoes (about 2 pounds)
Salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups finely shredded green cabbage
1 medium tomato, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cashews
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
1/2 cup grated Gouda or mild Cheddar cheese
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons melted butter

Directions

In a medium saucepan, cover the potatoes with cold water, add salt and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over moderate heat until the potatoes are just tender throughout, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain in a colander, rinse under cold running water and drain again; pat thoroughly dry.
When the potatoes are cool, cut 1/2 inch off the top of each; reserve the caps. With a melon baller, scoop the insides of the potatoes into a bowl, leaving a 1/4 -inch-thick shell. Coarsely mash the potatoes in the bowl; reserve the shells and caps.
Preheat the oven to 400°. In a large skillet, heat the oil with the onion, garlic, cumin seeds, turmeric and cayenne. Cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until the onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the mashed potatoes, cabbage, tomato and cashews and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are very tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the cilantro. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
Using a teaspoon, stuff the potato shells with the filling and cover with the reserved caps. Set the potatoes in a baking dish and brush with the melted butter. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until lightly browned and heated through. Serve hot or warm.

Make Ahead

The stuffed potatoes can be refrigerated overnight. Bring to room temperature before baking.

Serve With

Sula