Maya's Potatoes

Directions

Boil potatoes at least 2 hours ahead.

Leave to cool.

Just before cooking the dish, cube them into bite-sized pieces.

Heat oil over a medium flame.

Fry potatoes in small batches until golden brown on all sides.

Drain and set aside.

Save some of the oil for later use.

Blend onion and garlic with 3 tablespoons water.

Heat 6 tablespoons oil in large pot.

When very hot, add asafetida, fenugreek, fennel, onion, and mustard seeds and bay leaf and red pepper in quick succession.

Fry 20 seconds until bay leaf darkens.

Add paste from the blender and turmeric.

Fry, stirring for 5 minutes.

Add tomatoes and sugar.

Gently stir in 2 cups water, salt and potatoes.

Bring to a boil.

Cover and simer for 10 minutes.

Turn each potato over and simmer another 10 minutes.

Serve hot.