Categories: Vegetables, Ethnic 
      Yield: 6 servings 
  
      8 md Potatoes                            3 tb Oil 
      2 ts Salt                                1 ea Green chili, seeded, sliced 
  1 1/4 ts Turmeric                        
  
  Boil potatoes in their jackets till cooked but firm.  Plunge them into cold 
  water for a minute.  Peel them & then cube them.  Sprinkle over the salt & 
  turmeric.  Toss to coat all the pieces evenly. 
   
  Heat oil over medium high heat. When very hot, add the potatoes & fry, 
  turning & tossing, for 5 minutes.  Sprinkle the sliced chilies & 2 to 3 tb 
  of water over the potatoes.  Stir carefully.  Cover the pan & let the 
  potatoes steam over low heat for 10 minutes or till they are completely 
  tender.  Uncover & continue frying, turning regularly, till all remaining 
  moisture is evaporated & potatoes are slightly browned.  Serve with any 
  dal. 
   
  Julie Sahni, Classic Indian Cooking