Aloo Phing

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Ingredients

2 medium	potatoes
1 cup	phing (glass noodles)
1 tablespoon	mustard oil
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1	bay leaf
1	dried red chili
1 inch	ginger, finely chopped
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
1 cup	water
—	salt to taste
1 tablespoon	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Peel and cube the potatoes into small pieces.
2. 2 Soak the phing (glass noodles) in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
3. 3 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat.
4. 4 Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, and dried red chili to the hot oil and sauté until fragrant.
5. 5 Add ginger and garlic, sauté for a minute until golden.
6. 6 Add chopped onion and cook until translucent.
7. 7 Stir in the turmeric powder and salt.
8. 8 Add the cubed potatoes and mix well to coat with the spices.
9. 9 Pour in the water and bring to a boil.
10. 10 Reduce heat, cover, and let it simmer until the potatoes are tender.
11. 11 Add the soaked phing to the pan and mix gently.
12. 12 Cook for another 5 minutes until the phing is soft and has absorbed the flavors.
13. 13 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.