Potatoes Baked in Cream (for 2 to 3 persons)

Ingredients :
4 potatoes, boiled
1/2 cups cream
1/2 tablespoons of salt pepper to taste some fresh coriander,
finely chopped (optional)
6 tablespoons grated cheese potato
Preparation :
Cool the potatoes, and peel them. make thick slices.
Beat the cream slightly, and mix it with salt, pepper, and coriander Lightly gre
ase a baking dish with a tablespoon of oil. Rub it all over the base. Put 1/3 of
the potatoes into the dish. Put 1/3 of the cream over, and then add 2 tablespoo
ns of the cheese. Repeat the layers, ending with cheese When you are ready to ea
t and/or serve, preheat the oven to 180 C , Bake the potatoes for about 20 minut
es, or till the top is nicely browned.
Dry Cooked Potatoes
Ingredients :
4 medium sized potatoes
1.5 teaspoons of oil
1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
red chili powder to taste
3/4 teaspoons of coriander powder
3/4 teaspoons of fenugreek
1 teaspoon salt
Preparation :
Boil the potatoes, cool and peel. Cut them into cubes. Put the pan on the fire,
with the oil, and let it heat up. Drop the cumin seeds, and within a few seconds
, all the other ingredients. Fry for a few more seconds. Now drop the potato cub
es. Stir well to coat them with the spices. Cover and simmer on a very low fire
for about 10 minutes. (Stir often so as to make sure that the potatoes are not s
ticking or burning. Add a few teaspoons of water if they are doing so.) Your spe
cial potato dish is ready !
Potato Cutlets !
Ingredients :
2 Large potatoes
2 slices of bread
3/4 teaspoons of salt
1/2 teaspoons of mango powder (optional )
red chili powder to taste, or green chilies finely chopped
2-3 teaspoons fresh coriander
finely chopped. Oil for frying
Preparation :
Boil the potatoes (use the pressure cooker for efficiency), and wearing oven glo
ves, peel the potatoes and put them onto the plate. Put the bread on a small bow
l. and pour just bout enough water to cover. Lift out one slice of bread at a ti
me from the water, squeeze it hard to remove as much as water possible, and drop
in to hot potatoes. Ad also the rest of the ingredients except the oil. Mix, an
d mash well. Check salt and other seasonings, and add whatever is needed at this
this point. Divide the mixture into 6 equal bits, and roll each one into smooth
balls. (rub a little oil on your palms, so that they don't stick). As soon as y
ou make a smooth balls with almost no cracks, press slightly, so as to flatten i
t. Neaten the edges, and keep them covered in napkin papers, until you are ready
to eat. When you are ready to serve or to eat, you will just need to fry them.
Take a flat fry pan, and put in oil of about an inch deep. Put in as many potato
cutlets will fit in comfortably. Fry golden brown on each site, and a slotted s
poon will come real handy while frying. As soon as frying is complete, put the c
utlets on brown or napkin papers, to dry out the extra oil. Serve hot, with sauc
e.
Tomato blended potatoes
Ingredients :
3 Large potatoes
2 Large tomatoes
1.5 teaspoons cooking oil
3/4 teaspoons cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoons turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoons coriander powder
Green chilies to taste
salt to taste( normally 1/2 teaspoon reqd.)
3 teaspoons fresh, finely chopped coriander (optional)
Preparation :
Wash the tomatoes, and cut them in to small pieces, then add the green chilies,
and blend in an electric blender.
Wash and boil the potatoes. Cool and peel them, and cut into cubes, and keep the
m aside.
Take a pan, and put in the oil. Heat the pan. After theoil has warmed up, add co
riander powder and the turmeric powder, After another few seconds, add the tomat
o-chili paste, salt, and fresh coriander. Stir well and cook on medium flame for
sometime. Add the cubed potatoes, stir to coat well with the paste, cook for so
metime and serve. It will be a good idea if you make small holes in the potato c
ubes with a fork.
Twice baked potatoes
Ingredients :
4 large baking potatoes, such as russets
1 package (3oz) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon minced fresh or frozen chives
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
dash pepper
paprika, optional
additional grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Preparation :
Scrub potatoes well; grease lightly with shortening and pierce with a fork two o
r three times. Bake in 400 oven for 1 hour or until fork tender. When cool enough
to handle, split potatoes lengthwise and scoop out potato into electric mixer
bowl. Add remaining ingredients, except egg, and beat well. Add egg and beat unt
il smooth. Fill potato shells; sprinkle with additional cheese and paprika, if d
esired. Bake at 375 until puffed and lightly browned.
Serves 4.
Easy Oven Fried Potatoes
Ingredients :
4 medium potatoes
3 tablespoons melted butter or mixture of equal parts butter and oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Preparation :
Peel potatoes then cut crosswise into 3/8-inch slices. Brush with melted butter
and oil.
Bake at 425, basting frequently with butter or butter mixture until tender and go
lden brown on both sides. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika; serve immedia
tely.
Serves 4.
Lemony Potatoes
Ingredients :
2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cubed (1-inch pieces)
1 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Preparation :
Cook potatoes in boiling water to cover for 3 minutes; drain well and set aside.
Saut chopped onion in melted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until ten
der. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and stir well.
Add potatoes, and stir gently to combine. Spoon potato mixture into a lightly gr
eased 11- x 7- x1/2-inch baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375 for 50 minutes or u
ntil potatoes are lightly browned, turning occasionally.
Serves 6.
Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Ingredients :
3 tb Melted butter
3 tb Olive oil
4 Cloves garlic; minced
4 md Baking potatoes, cut in 1" pieces
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
1/3 c Grated Parmesan
Preparation :
Toss all ingredients except cheese together in a 13x9x2" metal pan. Bake at 500.
25 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.Sprinkle with che
ese, bake another 5 minutes.
Raw Fries
Ingredients :
6 To 8 potatoes
2 tb To 4 butter of lard
Salt & pepper
1 Onion; chopped
Preparation :
Peel and slice potatoes. Heat fat in a large skillet until hot, add potatoes. Fr
y well, turning occasionally, until nice and brown. Add onion and fry a few minu
tes more. Season with salt and pepper. These are really good. The kids even like
them.