Grandma S Crushed Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients

2 pounds fingerling potatoes

Salt

1 teaspoon coriander seeds

1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

1/4 teaspoon turmeric

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 cup vegetable oil

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 400°. In a pot, cover the potatoes with water. Add a large pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Cook over moderately high heat until barely tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and peel the potatoes. In a small skillet, toast the coriander and cumin over moderately high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a spice grinder and let cool, then grind to a powder and stir in the turmeric and cayenne. Spread the potatoes on a large, rimmed baking sheet and toss with the oil and then the spices. Season with salt and bake for 45 minutes, until tender and crisp. Using a fork, lightly crush the potatoes, then sprinkle with the cilantro and serve.