Tandoori Baked Potatoes Recipes

TANDOORI BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Mix last 3 ingredients together.
• Roll the potatoes in the mixture.
• Put potatoes in non-stick baking pan (or in pan sprayed with nonstick spray) and bake uncovered for 40 minutes at 350°F Check for doneness.
• Garam masala can be substituted for the tandoori spice.

BAKED (TANDOORI) VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Wash and peel (or scrub) the potatoes.
• Cut into small pieces and microwave them, covered, for about 6 minutes until half cooked.
• Prepare and cut all other vegetables into small pieces.
• Heat the oil in a saucepan on medium heat.
• Sauté cumin seeds, garlic and onions; stir until onions are translucent.
• Put the potatoes and vegetables in a large baking dish.
• Mix in the sautéed spices and the remaining seasonings (except garam masala).
• Bake covered at 400°F until the vegetables are tender (about ½ hour).
• (Stir the vegetables in between and sprinkle water if necessary.) Bake uncovered at 450°F for another 10 minutes to get a roasted look.
• Stir in garam masala.
• Garnish as desired and serve.
• Variation: Stir in 1 tablespoon of butter or clarified butter (ghee) for flavor before serving.
• Microwave Method: Cook the vegetables in the microwave oven, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes.
• Then combine everything else and put in the oven as in step 4 for a roasted look.
• Healthy Alternative: Add a chopped tomato towards the end.

BAKED RICOTTA-STUFFED TANDOORI POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Slice the rounded ends off the potatoes, then use an apple peeler and small knife to hollow out the potato, leaving a 1-2cm edge all the way around.
• Mix together the ingredients for the paste and the ingredients for the filling, seasoning both mixtures - I tend to over-season both mixtures as the potato will absorb some of the salt.
• Fill the potatoes with the ricotta mixture, then coat in the paste. Sit the potatoes in an ovenproof dish, spoon any remaining paste on top, then cook for 50 mins-1 hr until the potato is soft when pierced with the tip of a knife. Serve thickly sliced with a salad of tomato, onion and coriander.