Ala Thel Dala (Turmeric Potatoes)

Directions

Step One: Boiling the Potatoes

• 1)

  Pierce unpeeled potatoes once with a fork.

• 2)

  Boil until fork-tender but not mushy.

• 3)

  Drain water and let cool.

• 4)

  Peel and cut into quarters or bite-size pieces.

Step Two: Onions

• 1)

  Peel onions, cut in half and slice 1/8” thick.

Step Three: Sauté

• 1)

  Add oil to a 12-inch saucepan and heat on medium-high for one minute.

• 2)

  Add onions—they should sizzle.

• 3)

  Stir once to coat onions in oil and then stop stirring for one minute.

• 4)

  Stir occasionally until onions are glassy and “sweated down.”

• 5)

  Add ¼ teaspoon salt and stir once.

• 6)

  Lower heat to medium-low.

• 7)

  Add butter to pan, let melt, then coat the onions.

• 8)

  Add 1 tablespoon turmeric and stir until onions are coated in a yellow color.

• 9)

  Add 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper and stir until onions are coated.

• 10)

  Add potatoes.

• 11)

  Stir and taste. Add more salt, cayenne or butter to your taste.

• 12)

  Keep stirring occasionally for 15-20 minutes on low heat.

• 13)

  Transfer to a bowl and serve.