Gauranga Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 8 medium sized potatoes peeled, sliced
• 1 table spoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon jeera (cumin)
• 1  chunk ginger, minced
• 1 green chili, chopped (de seeded – optional)
• 1 teaspoon haldi (turmeric)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 600ml Single Cream
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
• Handful of cheese, grated

Preparation:

• Boil the potato slices in lightly salted water for about 8 minutes till cooked but firm. Careful not to over-cook or you will have Gauranga Mash potato! Preheat oven.
• Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat and when hot, add jeera, ginger and then green chili. Saute quickly and add turmeric and black pepper and stir briefly.
• Add the single cream, salt and water. Stir into a smooth and even golden sauce and remove from the heat.
• Off the heat, add the potatoes to a baking tray or casserole dish and pour the sauce over potatoes and gently combine. Top with a layer of cheese and sprinkle with paprika. Place in the top portion of preheated oven.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Serve hot.

Variation

• For a less Indian taste, instead of ginger, chilli and Jeera, use fresh herbs such as parsley or thyme.
• Alternative to single cream, use sour cream.
• Cheese is optional
• Try other vegetables, eg. Cauliflower. Peas and carrots.