Sunday, June 23, 2019

Indian Spiced Roasted Potatoes










We're so pleased to have Maddie Day visiting again. This recipe has me drooling.  I think we're having potatoes for dinner! Maddie is the author of the Country Store mystery series and she's giving away a copy of STRANGLED EGGS AND HAM today. Don't forget to leave a message to enter!







Thanks for having me back on this yummy blog! Strangled Eggs and Ham takes place during a steamy southern Indiana August.

While Robbie scrambles through breakfast orders South Lick, Indiana, tempers run as high as the sticky August heat. A developer’s plans to build a towering luxury resort at one of the most scenic hilltops in Brown County infuriates opponents, who concoct protests and road blockades. When tensions boil over and a vocal protester is silenced forever at the resort site, Robbie ditches the griddle to catch the killer. But if slashed tires are any indication, she’ll need to crack this case before her own aunt gets served something deadly next . . . 
Robbie Jordan and her two assistant cooks scramble to find specials to offer during the heat wave. Her assistant Turner Rao learned this recipe from his Indian grandmother – and the weather is plenty hot in India – and he makes it for a breakfast special at Pans ‘N Pancakes, Robbie’s country store restaurant.

Readers: What’s your favorite Indian food? How about a breakfast special? I’d love to send a signed copy of the new book to one commenter.

Ingredients

3 1/2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
3 pounds small red potatoes, halved (about 8 cups)
1 3/4 teaspoons black mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 jalapeño, seeded and minced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Oil a rimmed baking sheet.

Toss the potatoes with one tablespoon oil and set aside. (Note: Robbie cuts the potatoes smaller and parboils them the night before so they won’t need as long to cook in the morning, but that step isn’t necessary.)

Heat remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons oil, mustard seeds, and cumin seeds in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook 1 1/2 minutes or until seeds begin to pop. Reduce heat to medium-low.
Add ginger, garlic, and jalapeño to pan; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in salt, turmeric, and Garam Masala; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add spice mixture to potatoes, tossing to coat. Arrange potato mixture in a single layer on the baking sheet.

Roast for 40 minutes, stirring every ten minutes, or until potatoes are browned and tender.
Stir in cilantro, mint, and juice before serving. Serve the cilantro separately if some of your diners don’t like it.



















































Macavity and Agatha-nominated author Edith Maxwell writes the Quaker Midwife Mysteries and the Local Foods Mysteries, as well as award-winning short crime fiction. As Maddie Day she authors the Country Store Mysteries and the Cozy Capers Book Group Mysteries. She also wrote two Lauren Rousseau Mysteries (as Tace Baker). Maxwell lives north of Boston with her beau and three cats, and blogs with the other Wicked Authors.

You can find her at www.edithmaxwell.com@edithmaxwell, and on Facebook.





96 comments:

  1. Oh, this sounds so good, yummy book and recipe! What could be better? Thank you!

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  2. I have never had Indian food. It sounds delish. Looking forward to the new book.

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    1. I hope you get a chance to try some one day, Lois. It's so yummy - and there's a wide variety, some quite spicy, some mild, all delish.

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  3. I love Indian food! Though I don’t think I’ve ever had it for breakfast. Looking forward to the new book!

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  4. I have never tried Indian food, will have to try sometime. Those roasted potatoes look delicious. Thanks for this amazing giveaway, enjoy your Sunday.

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  5. Mmmm... those taters look yummy. And thanks to the book title, I want them with ham and eggs! 😊

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  6. I love the book cover! Those potatoes look yummy!

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  7. I don't know the names of any Indian foods I've eaten, but I add curry to my chicken salad.
    Theresa N
    weceno at yahoo dot com

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  8. I have never had Indian food for breakfast before! That recipe sounds wonderful! Thank you for this chance.

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    1. You are welcome, Cherie. And if we were French, I, a complete stranger, would have just called you "dear" - perfect for southern Indiana!

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  9. I have never eaten Indian food. I would love to add Strangled Eggs and Ham to my collection of your Country Store Mysteries! Thank you for the chance!

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  10. I love any kind of Indian food/curry, and these roasted potatoes sound amazing. My favorite breakfast food is definitely oatmeal pancakes. Thanks for stopping by Mystery Lovers' Kitchen and for your giveaway! bobandcelia@sbcglobal.net

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    1. Oatmeal pancakes sound yummy. Must investigate!

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  11. Oh that sounds so good and a great twist on the rosemary/ garlic version I always make! I don't make a lot of Indian food myself, but will do curry once in a while. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

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  12. my son makes some Indian foods that I like but, I don't know what they are. I just eat them. As long as they are not too spicy, I can eat them. lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  13. I've never eaten Indian food. Love roasted potatoes tho! Love your books as well! Thank you for the opportunity to win. Have an amazing Sunday!
    goozylucy71@gmail.com

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  14. I’m always on the look out for new recipes and I think I’ll try this one. Thank you. I’m anxious to get to read Strangled Eggs and Ham and it would be very special to receive a signed copy! Thank you for that chance. On Facebook for contact if needed as Cynthia Bayer Blain. Congratulations EDITH!

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  15. First I was sad, because latex allergy means no potatoes, but then I remembered that kohlrabi is a good substitute, and now I'm thinking this would also be good with sweet potatoes. ;-) Even better is looking forward to Strangled Eggs and Ham! <3

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    1. It would be great to use sweet potatoes. Interesting about the latex-potato connection - I had no idea!

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    2. Oh, these spices on kohlrabi would be delicious! I never knew about the latex-potato connection either.

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  16. Lamb curry! My aunt and mother's recipe! We put it over rice and add peanuts, coconut, pickle relish, egg, etc etc etc for a delish meal!

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  17. My husband and I love Indian foods.
    Lamb curries and samosas with papadums are great.

    libbydodd at comcast dot net

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  18. Sounds wonderful. Love potatoes
    jwhaley4@aol.com

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  19. This recipe sounds delicious! Definitely going to try it soon. I love a good veggie curry for dinner. A favorite breakfast treat is French toast made with cinnamon swirl bread. OK, I've just made myself hungry. Lol!

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  20. I have never had Indian food, but the potatoes look really good. A good way to try a taste of Indian food.
    diannekc8(at)gmail(dot)com

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  21. I am just venturing into Indian food. This recipe is perfect for me to try. A favorite breakfast of my family is a sausage casserole that I make with spicy sausage, bread, cheese and eggs. They devour it. Thanks for this recipe and the chance to win your book!! bentleyboy22@comcast.net

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  22. I haven't had a lot of Indian food, but do like curry. thanks for a chance to win! l.bonkoski@aol.com

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  23. I have never had Indian food and never tried curry. We have been talking about it though. Cant wait for this release. Thanks for the chance to win. kayt18 (at) comcast (dot) net

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  24. The librarian at the local library makes curry twice a year for anime parties. It's delicious.

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    1. Interesting - how does curry connect with anime, or is it just something to eat?

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  25. One favorite is lamb vindaloo.

    jtcgc at yahoo dot com

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    1. Vindaloo can be so spicy (I don't have the hot pepper tolerance I once had...)!

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  26. I love all the fragrant spices of Indian food and the wonderful flavors they add to ordinary chicken, and vegetables like okra and cauliflower, yum! I make my own garam masala when I run out of the purchased mixes. Will definitely be making these potatoes soon. Thanks, Edith, and I'm looking forward to this series!
    lola777_22 at hotmail dot com

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    1. I have made my own too, Lynn, and also love the fragrant spices.

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  27. Sounds good. And thank you for the opportunity toenter for book

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  28. My favorite Indian food is Baingan bharta..I also like the desserts, and mango lassi and, and, and... I am surely going to make these potatoes. Thanks.

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  29. I have never tried any Indian food but those potatoes look delicious. Potatoes are my favorite vegetable, that and cauliflower. I've never met a potato I didn't like, with the exception of sweet potatoes. Don't care for them. I would love to read your book and thank you so much for the opportunity.

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  30. I don't know that I have a favorite Indian food. I do enjoy curry. These potatoes look & sound really good.
    turtle6422 at gmail dot com

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  31. Recipe sounds great. I look forward to reading the book (although I get so hungry when I read you books 😀).

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  32. The recipe sounds great and so does the book. Legallyblonde1961@yahoo.com

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  33. going to try this potato recipe but cut down a little on the seasoning,can't do jalapenos, book will be a terrific read

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  34. I don't know very much about Indian food. I am from Southern Indiana and love Biscuits and gravy for breakfast. Or waffles....
    cjreynolds52(at)comcast(dot)net

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    1. Yum! Robbie serves biscuits and gravy every day.

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  35. Have never eaten Indian food,potatoes sound good,would love to win this book,always looking for new authors to love

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  36. I haven't had Indian food, but I love breakfast food!! Waffles, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, I could eat breakfast all day! Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy of your book! (prockish2013 @ gmail)

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    1. It's like comfort food, right?

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    2. Heidi, you are our randomly chosen winner! Congratulations. Please check your email.

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  37. Sound delicious. I'm going to have to make this.

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  38. I have never had Indian food. Always wanted to try it though. This recipe sounds really good so I may have to try to.
    frauenb(at)gmail(dot)com.

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  39. I just found this website! What an awesome idea! I'm looking forward to reading new books and trying new recipes and both sound great.

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  40. I love Indian butter chicken with warm naan. So good!

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  41. The book and the recipe both look good!!! Lindaherold999@gmail.com

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  42. I haven't eaten Indian Food we don't have any good Restaurants that I could try it in either. So I may attempt a recipe...thank you for the chance.
    Marilyn ewatvess@yahoo.com

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  43. I love the Lamb Masala at our local restaurant. I keep trying new things, but have to come back to Masala. I recently bought garam masala, and I've been putting it on everything. And, lamb masala leftovers for a late Saturday or Sunday breakfast is delicious. Makes the kitchen smell wonderful.

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  44. Great site. Love the recipes, but the books are wonderful!

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  45. Heidi is our randomly chosen winner! Congratulations, Heidi. Please check your email. I wish I had a copy of the book for everyone, and thanks to you all for commenting.

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  46. We went to an Indian restaurant in New York City and my husband and I had a goat dish (I don't remember the name). We LOVED it! We loved the appetizers and of course the naan bread! I can't wait to go back and eat there again. wjcline at att dot net

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  47. I have never had the fun of trying Indian food. Thanks for the giveaway. doward1952(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  48. What an interesting recipe. A couple of the spices I'm not sure I've ever heard of == 'black mustard seed' and 'garam masala.'

    I don't know that I've ever eaten Indian food [from India], but I'd like to try some sometime.
    Now Native American Indian food -- can't beat good Indian Tacos!

    donna (dot) durnell (at) sbcglobal (dot) net

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  49. Taylor R. WilliamsJune 25, 2019 at 4:17 PM

    Sure sounds like a very tasty recipe. Love your books, can't wait to read this one - thanks for the chance to win. trwilliams69(at)msn(dot)com

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  50. I love Chicken tikka. So yummy! Also cheese naan. Thanks for the chance to win your book!
    faithdcreech at gmail dot com

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