Roast Tandoori Potatoes

Serving: 4-6

Ingredients:

• Potatoes - 2 lb ( 1 kg)
• onion - 1 med, cut into wedges
  
• Butter - 1 cup
• Salt - 1 tsp
• Shan (or any other) Tandoori Masala - 2 tsp
• Chili powder - 1/2 tsp
• Cilantro - 1/2 cup, chopped
  

Methods:

• 1. Wash, and quarter the potatoes. Use new potatoes and leave the skin on. This way they do not dry out too much. However, you can also use peeled potatoes.
  
• 2. In a cup melt the butter. Mix in the spices.
• 3. In a roasting tray, spray some oil, toss the potatoes and the onions with the spiced butter mixture. Make sure to coat evenly.
• 4. Preheat your oven to 375 F (180 C). Bake the potatoes for about 30-40 min, till they are cooked and develop a crispy skin.
  
• 5. Sprinkle the chopped cilantro on top. Serve as a side with some grilled fish or chicken.

Hints:
If you do not have access to pre-packaged Tandoori spice then you can make your own. For that you will need the following:

• Garlic Powder - 1 tsp
• Ginger powder - 1 tsp
• Paprika powder - 2 tsp
• Chili powder - 1 tsp
• Lemon Salt - 2 tsp
• Hot spice powder - 1/2 tsp
• Coriander powder - 1 1/2 tsp
• Cumin powder - 1 tsp
• Orange Food Colour - 1/4 tsp

This will yield about 1/2 cup of spice mixture. Use the amount you need and store the rest in a sealed container in dark, cool place.