Gujarati Potato Boats

Submitted by Kanneez Fatima (cacistar@aol.com)

 

Ingredients

Spice paste;
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped gingerroot,
1jalapeno, seeded, coarsely chopped,
1 teaspoon dried flaked sweetened coconut
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons toasted and ground sesame seeds.

The filling;
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 teaspoon tumeric
1 cup chicken broth, deffated
1 teaspoon chick-pea flour, besan
2 teaspoon cream of wheat
1 1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 salt

2 pounds new potatoes,peeled or unpeeled
canola oil for brushing
salt and freshly ground black pepper for dusting
cilantro for final touch

 Method

  1. To prepare the spice paste: 

  2. Using a spice grinder, a food processor, or a mortar and pestle, pound ginger, jalapeno, coconut, and water to a smooth paste. 

  3. Combine with sesame powder in a small bowl.

  4. Preheat oven to 450F.

  5. To prepare the filling heat oil in a small skillet over moderate heat until sizzles. 

  6. Add tumeric, the spice paste and cook until is lightly browned. 

  7. Add chicken broth, chick-pea flour, cream of wheat and sugar. 

  8. Cook uncovered, until the mixture thickens, stirring often. Add salt, remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.

  9. Cut the potatoes in half crosswise. Brush the outside surface lightly with oil, then dust with salt and pepper. 

  10. Scoop out some of the flesh from the cut side of each half to make room for the
    filling (Use these potatoes bits in other vegetable dishes). 

  11. Put the two halves together and arrange the potatoes on an ungreased roasting pan. 

  12. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until done (a toothpick inserted in the middle easily goes all way through).

  13. Spread some filling evenly on the cut side of each half. Layer with cilantro.

  14. Place under broiler for 2 to 3 minutes to brown very lightly. 

  15. Best served warm, but can be served at room temperature.

Enjoy it with all the blessings from Allah.