Aloo fry

1. Rinse the potatoes, pat dry and toss in the salt, turmeric and ground garlic, ginger and red chilli.
2. Heat the oil in a large pan over a high heat. Add the cumin and braise until it starts to darken.
3. Add the marinated potatoes, stir and fry for roughly 5 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium. Sprinkle roughly 2 T water in the pan to allow the potatoes to steam while covered with a lid for 5–8 minutes.
4. Stir the potatoes, ensuring they do not stick, add a few more sprinkles of water, cover with the lid and cook for a further 5 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked through.
5. Remove from heat, garnish with the fresh coriander and serve warm.
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Photograph: Toby Murphy
Production: Khanya Mzongwana