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Published: Nov 15, 2016. Post Updated: Jun 7, 2021

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Tamarind and Mustard Seed Potatoes

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I love these tamarind and mustard seed potatoes. I could eat them every day. I also don't think they need anything else with  them. This is a recipe my mum used to make all the time. These types of recipes spread really fast within a community and i haven't a clue where it originates from or if my mum just made it up one day. It's also a really old recipe.

Tamarind and mustard seed potatoes in bowl on table with tray

I am fasting today and it's only mid day but I am kinda hungry. I don't know why because I have been fasting on and off for a while. I think today is different because I didn't have Suhoor or Breakfast. 

Anyway moving on, I really want to go to London as per usual. I honestly wish I lived there. I have wanted to live in London since I was very young. As I have mentioned before, I have been going to London since I was a kid. I just feel like its a part of me. I used to go for extended periods of time and i loved every minute of it. I just feel like, it is so far ahead of the rest of the country and so vibrant and fun. It has a real buzz about it and there is always something going on. There is no danger of getting bored, unless of course you have no money because being such a cosmopolitan city, London is very expensive too..unless you walk everywhere which would be great because there is so much to see, everywhere but sometimes things are a lot further then you anticipate. The tube makes it look like everything is around the corner. 

The thing about me is that I would also love to live somewhere quite chilled. I would love to live in Cornwall. I would also love to live abroad. Istanbul maybe. I have a friend from Istanbul and she has promised me some real adventures if I ever go there. I think I may make that happen pretty soon! 

Anyway I do hope you enjoy this recipe as much as i do. It's a golden oldie but i love it.

Tamarind and Mustard Seed Potatoes

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
  • ¾ tablespoon oil
  • 1 kg baby potatoes cut in half
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 green chilli sliced
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 heaped teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 1.5 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1.5 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 50 g tomatoes blended
  • 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 100 ml water

Instructions
 

  • Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the potatoes and boil for 10-15 minutes.
  • In a medium non stick pot over a medium high heat, add the mustard seeds and allow them to pop. (About 1 minute).
  • Add the oil, garlic and green chilli. Saute for 1 minute.
  • Then add the salt, turmeric, red chilli, cumin and coriander and tomato and mix to combine. Add a splash of water.
  • Prick the potatoes and add them to the pan along with the tamarind paste and sugar and turn the heat down to low. Stir the mixture so that all the potatoes are coated. Add 100ml water.
  • Keep on low heat and cover with a lid, cook for a further 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
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  1. Elaine @ Dishes Delish says

    November 21, 2016 at 4:56 pm

    This looks very interesting and delicious! I can't wait to try these potatoes!

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    • Safira says

      November 21, 2016 at 5:04 pm

      Thank you Elaine! It is something we have been making for many years and is alway loved by all!

      Reply
  2. Katrin Nuernberger says

    November 21, 2016 at 7:46 pm

    I love the flavour of mustard seeds. your recipe sounds fantastic. Do you think I can omit the sugar?

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    • Safira says

      November 22, 2016 at 4:55 am

      Hi Katrin, Yes you can omit the sugar. It will just be a little more tangy. I often have it without the sugar and it is yummy!

      Reply
  3. Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says

    November 22, 2016 at 5:28 pm

    I like this recipe a lot, very interesting flavors and, well, potatoes are just my favorite. I hope you make your dream of living in London come true! I wish I could go back living in Rome, where I am from, than here in the cold Canada where I am now 🙂 .

    Reply
    • Safira says

      November 22, 2016 at 6:35 pm

      Thank you Nicoletta! I hope so too! Rome looks awesome, I have always wanted to visit. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Mark, Compass & Fork says

    November 25, 2016 at 5:04 pm

    What a delicious looking dish. Love those flavors and the colors,

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    • Safira says

      November 26, 2016 at 6:39 am

      Thank you Mark!

      Reply
  5. Michele says

    November 27, 2016 at 6:41 pm

    I love the idea of tamarind on my potatoes! Is something Ive never tried! Thanks I'll be making these for Sunday dinner@

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    • Safira says

      November 28, 2016 at 6:58 am

      Thanks Michele, they are lovely!

      Reply
  6. Carol Borchardt says

    November 27, 2016 at 9:41 pm

    These look wonderful and so flavorful! Your photography is beautiful, too!

    Reply
    • Safira says

      November 28, 2016 at 6:59 am

      Thank you so much!Lovely feedback 🙂

      Reply

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