Indian spiced potato mash

Name: Indian spiced potato mash
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tsp Ground cardamom; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Fennel; 1 tsp Mustard seeds; 1 Tbsp Olive oil; 1 Onion, finely sliced; 3 rashers Bacon, cut into thin strips; 7 New potatoes, cooked (Main); 3 Tbsp Butter; 1 handful Chopped fresh coriander, or parsely; 1 serving Lemon, zest; 1 Egg, poached or fried

for 6 people

Tamara West

Warren Elwin

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Warren Elwin digs up some new-season potatoes.

Ingredients

1 tsp	Ground cardamom
1 tsp	Cumin
1 tsp	Fennel
1 tsp	Mustard seeds
1 Tbsp	Olive oil
1	Onion, finely sliced
3 rashers	Bacon, cut into thin strips
7	New potatoes, cooked (Main)
3 Tbsp	Butter
1 handful	Chopped fresh coriander, or parsely
1 serving	Lemon, zest
1	Egg, poached or fried

Directions

Lightly crush cardamom, cumin, fennel and mustard seeds. In a frying pan heat olive oil and fry seeds until fragrant and coloured. Add onion and bacon and fry until the onion has softened and caramelised. Place in a bowl.
Press potatoes through a sieve into the bowl. Discard the skins. Add butter, some flaky sea salt and fresh black pepper, chopped coriander (or parsley), and a little lemon zest. Mix together well.
To serve, heat the potato mixture in a pot until hot and serve as a mash. Alternatively, fry the mixture in a frying pan, turning frequently, to colour and crisp and serve as a hash with a poached or fried egg on top.