Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      kilogram      medium potatoes -- peeled
     1/2  teaspoon      cumin seeds
   1 1/2  teaspoons     chili powder
   1      teaspoon      turmeric powder
     1/2  teaspoon      garam masala powder
   1 1/2  teaspoons     coriander powder
     1/4  teaspoon      asafetida
   2                    cloves
   2                    cardamoms
   1                    bay leaf
   1      stick         cinnamon -- (2 cms)
   1 1/2  cups          beaten curds
   2      tablespoons   cashew nuts -- crushed
                        oil
                        salt -- to taste

Preparation:

Prick the potatoes with a fork. Heat oil and fry them to a golden brown. Keep aside. Heat 2 tbsps oil in a pan and fry cumin seeds. Add all the masala powders, asafetida, cloves, cardamoms, cinnamon and the bay leaf. Cook till golden brown. Put in the fried potatoes and the beaten curd. Add the salt and 1 cup of water. Cook in a tightly covered vessel till potatoes are tender. Sprinkle water occasionally if required. Serve garnished with crushed nuts.