Spicy Sesame Potatoes (Til Aloo) Recipe

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add potatoes cover and steam until easily pierced with a knife 30 to 35 minutes. Drain and cool until easily handled about 15 minutes.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Peel and dice potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Spread on baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden 15 to 20 minutes.

Grind garlic black pepper basil leaves and cumin seeds into a paste with a mortar and pestle.

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic paste and red chile pepper; cook and stir until garlic begins to brown 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in potatoes and lemon juice. Cover and cook until flavors combine about 5 minutes. Stir in orange sauce and sesame seeds.