Turmeric Mashed Potatoes

Serves: 3

Lacy Volkman

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

48

Spice

64

Sweetness

35

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 tbsps

Canola Oil

1.5 tbsps

Unsalted Butter

3 cup

Heavy Cream

3 cup

Milk

1.5 tsps

Dry Mustard

1.5 tbsps

Honey

Directions:

1

Peel the potatoes and cut them in half crosswise (quarter them if large)

2

Cover them with cold water by 2 inches in a 3-quart saucepan and simmer until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes

3

Drain in a colander and return to the pan to let them dry slightly, about 2 minutes

4

While they are still warm, mash the potatoes using a potato masher or a ricer and keep them warm, covered

5

Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over moderate heat until it shimmers

6

Add the chana dal and saute until light golden, about 1 minute

7

Add the onion, butter and turmeric and cook the mixture, stirring, until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes

8

Add the cream and milk and cook until the mixture is reduced by half, about 7 minutes

9

Meanwhile, whisk together the dry mustard and honey in a small bowl

10

Whisk in about 1/4 cup of the cream mixture, then whisk the honey mixture, salt, and pepper into the reduced cream mixture

11

Heat the mashed potatoes over low heat until warmed through and add the cream mixture, stirring until well combined

12

Season with salt and pepper