Bombay potato salad with lime and coriander
Warm spiced potatoes tossed in lime and fresh coriander. A very different, very tasty picnic potato salad.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.64 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the potatoes in salted water for 12 minutes until a knife slides in easily. Drain and leave to steam dry.
12 min - 2
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and nigella seeds and fry for 30 seconds until they smell toasty.
- 3
Stir in the turmeric, ground coriander and green chilli, then add the potatoes.
- 4
Fry for 8 minutes, turning now and then, until crisp and golden in places.
8 min - 5
Take off the heat and stir in the red onion, tomatoes, lime zest, lime juice and salt.
- 6
Scatter with fresh coriander. Serve warm or cold, or pack for lunch.
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