Saffron-Baked Potatoes

Boiled potatoes will turn out to be a great snack that the whole family would surely love. Simply cook them slowly with saffron, garlic and spices then serve with matching pork barbeque or fish steaks.

Ingredients:

• 1kg (2½lb) potatoes scrubbed and cut into small pieces (choose fresh potatoes)
• Large pinch of saffron threads
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 sliced onions
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds ( crushed)
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds (crushed)
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• 2 chopped garlic cloves
• 450ml (14fl oz) chicken stock or vegetable stock
• 50 g (2oz) sultanas
• ½ teaspoon salt
• pepper

Steps:

1. Preheat your cooker. While heating oil in a frying pan, mix in onion and fry stirring and let cook for 5 minutes.
2. Add coriander seeds and crushed cumin with the onion saffron, turmeric and garlic. Let cook for 1 minute. Pour the stock and add sultanas, salt, and sprinkle a little bit of pepper. Bring to a boil while stirring.
3. Pour the mixture into the pot and add the potato chunks. The chunks should be covered entirely. Place a lid on top and cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours.
4. Serve up to 6 servings

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