Assamese Potato Curry

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Ingredients

3	medium potatoes
2 tablespoons	mustard oil
1 teaspoon	panch phoron (Assamese five-spice mix)
1 cup	chopped onions
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	cumin powder
1	bay leaf
1 cup	water
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	chopped fresh coriander

Instructions

1. 1 Peel and cube the potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
2. 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke lightly, then reduce the heat.
3. 3 Add panch phoron and bay leaf to the oil, allowing them to splutter for a few seconds.
4. 4 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
5. 5 Stir in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, and cumin powder, cooking for another minute.
6. 6 Add the cubed potatoes to the pan, stirring well to coat them with the spices.
7. 7 Pour in the water and add salt to taste, then cover the pan with a lid.
8. 8 Simmer the curry on low heat for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened.
9. 9 Garnish with chopped fresh coriander before serving.