Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2  pounds        new potatoes
   5      tablespoons   oil
     1/8  teaspoon      asafetida
     1/2  teaspoon      black mustard seeds
     1/2  teaspoon      cumin seeds -- whole
     1/8  teaspoon      turmeric
     1/2  teaspoon      coriander -- ground
     1/2  teaspoon      cumin -- ground
     1/4  teaspoon      cayenne
   1      teaspoon      salt

Preparation:

Dice potatoes. Heat oil in a wok over a medium heat and when hot add, in quick succession, asafetida, mustard sees, cumin seeds. Add potatoes and stir once or twice. Sprinkle in turmeric. Continue to stir every now and then for about 15 minutes. Sprinkle in the remaining ingredients, stir and cook 2 more minutes.