Spicy Indian Potatoes With Garlic and Dill

You may have tried roasted dill potatoes, spicy Indian potatoes in gravy or creamy baby potatoes with dill.

But this super delicious and easy garlic new potatoes with dill is something different and guaranteed to please all ages. Made with just 3 spices this spiced potato recipe breaks the myth that Indian cooking involves making a base curry sauce.

Make way Bombay potatoes, there is a new garlicky dill potatoes in town !

Ingredients

You do not need to visit an Indian store to make this spicy dill potatoes.

Here is an image of the key ingredients you will need as well as the list under:

FRESH AND PANTRY ITEMS

⇒300 gms fresh dill

⇒500 gms baby or new potatoes – boiled

⇒8 garlic pods, crushed

⇒Juice of 1/2 lemon

⇒2 tbsp ghee/sunflower oil

⇒Salt to taste

SPICES NEEDED

⇒2 tsp ground coriander (Click here for benefits of using ground coriander)

⇒1 tsp turmeric (All the health benefits of turmeric listed here)

⇒1 tsp cumin seeds ( How to cook with cumin seeds)

⇒1 tsp chilli powder (What is Kashmiri chilli powder)

OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS

⇒ 1-2 green chillies – if you wish to add a nice fresh chilli flavour to the potatoes.

⇒ Omit or reduce chilli powder if you are not a great fan of heat.

SUBSTITUTE INGREDIENTS

⇒ Substitute ground coriander – Use 1 tsp of ground cumin

⇒ Substitute for fresh dill – If you do not have fresh dill you can add 3 tbsp of dried dill. But add it while you add the potatoes.

How To Cook Spicy Indian Dill Potatoes – Method with images

Here is the step by step process on how to make Indian style spicy potatoes with dill.

STEP 1

Add cumin seeds in warm oil and let it splutter for few seconds.

STEP 2 

Next add the crushed garlic to the oil and cook.

STEP 3 

Cook garlic until slight golden brown in colour.

STEP 4

Now add the ground spices that is ground coriander, turmeric and fresh green chillies and cook for 2 minutes .

STEP 5

Add the boiled and halved new potatoes to the spices and coat the potatoes well.

STEP 6

Add salt and chilli powder mix well.

STEP 7 

Time for the fresh dill leaves to go in. Stir well for a minute.

STEP 8 

Finally, squirt half a lemon juice, give the potatoes one last stir and remove from heat.

STEP 9 

Serve spicy and garlicky dill potatoes with any flat bread of your choice.

Watch The Recipe Video

Cooking Tips and FAQ’s

Below are few questions that may come to your mind when making this recipe. If you have any other questions or you are confused about a step then please leave a comment below and I will get back ASAP.

What type of potatoes are best to make this potatoes and dill recipe?

The best type of potatoes to make this dish are the new potatoes or baby potatoes. They hold their shape and have a slight bite that makes the dish so desirable. 

If you cannot find baby or new potatoes then use potatoes that keep their shape that is red potatoes or russet potatoes and cut them into large chunks. 

How long should I cook the potatoes for?

One of the most important factor of combining boiled potatoes with dill is NOT TO over cook the potatoes. 

Dill is a delicate herb if the potatoes are too mushy and over boiled then you will loose the freshness of the flavour of dill and this dish will not taste as good. 

Should I peel the potatoes?

New potatoes or baby potatoes do not require peeling as the skin is very thin and edible. 

So no you do not need to peel them. 

You may have to peel other type of potatoes depending on the thickness of the skin. 

Can I use dried dill instead?

Yes, you can use dried dill if you do not have fresh available, although fresh dill gives this dish an aromatic and flavorful twist which dried dill lacks. 

If using dried dill you need to add it a bit earlier on that is along with the chilli powder. 

How long to cook fresh dill for?

It is important to add fresh dill almost at the end, mix well and remove. Watch the video to see what I mean. 

Over cooking fresh dill will make them wilt. 

Can I substitute or add any other spices?

Of course you can, read the substitute and optional notes above for ideas. 

What type of oil is best to make new potatoes and dill in?

For best flavours I would highly recommend making this dish in ghee or melted butter with a splash of oil is also an option. 

I have made this in sunflower oil as I did not have ghee nor cooking butter 🙂 !!

You can also use groundnut oil, rapeseed oil or any vegetable oil if you wish. 

What can I serve spicy garlicky dill potatoes with?

As this dish is a main dish the best accompaniment is an Indian flat bread such as roti or paratha. You can also eat it with maize or whole meal tortilla or any soft flat bread.   

How To Boil New Potatoes

The use of pressure cooker is a normal practice in Indian kitchens.

They use it for faster cooking.

There are two ways to get perfectly boiled potatoes for making this dill and potatoes dish.

Boil Potatoes in Pan

I would suggest this method as you have more control on how much the potatoes are cooked.

Add small whole potatoes ( you can also choose to cut them into halves) in a large pan.

Add enough water to completely submerge the potatoes along with salt.

Cook on high until the water starts to boil.

Lower heat and after about 10-15 minutes feel the doneness of the potatoes by putting a knife through them.

Continue to cook until they are cooked to the right consistency.

Remove from hot water and rinse under cold water to stop them from further cooking.

Boil Potatoes in Pressure Cooker

Use this method if you are absolutely sure about the settings of your pressure cooker.

Add small whole potatoes ( you can also choose to cut them into halves) in a pressure cooker.

Add enough water to submerge the potatoes and just slightly above the potato along with some salt.

Cover the pressure cooker and cook on high for 5 minutes until the pressure starts to release. Lower the heat and cook for another 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and and immediately release pressure.

Check for doneness. If they are cooked then wash the hot potatoes in cold water to stop them from cooking further.

If they still have a slight crunch then leave them in hot water for a little longer.

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