Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary, Lemon, and Garlic Spice Blend

Ingredients

• 5 Large russet potatoes (Peeled and cut into chunks)
• 5 tbsp Ghee (Clarified butter)
• 1 tbsp Salt (For the potatoes and salted boiling water)
• Water (For boiling the potatoes; amount not specified)
• 2 tbsp Fresh rosemary (Chopped)
• 1 tsp Salt (For the rosemary spice blend)
• 1 tbsp Black peppercorns (For the rosemary spice blend)
• 1 tbsp Red chili flakes (For the rosemary spice blend)
• 2 tbsp Garlic powder (For the rosemary spice blend)
• 1 Lemon zest (Zest of 1 lemon)

Steps

1. 1

   Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into chunks. Wash the pieces until the water runs clear.

2. 2

   Bring salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook for 8 minutes, or until they are partially cooked.

3. 3

   Strain the potatoes, then shake them to create a rough, starchy outer layer. Ensure they are dry before roasting for optimal crispiness.

4. 4

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

5. 5

   Place the ghee in an oven-safe dish and heat it for 2 minutes, or until melted.

6. 6

   Add the boiled potatoes to the melted ghee and mix until every piece is coated.

7. 7

   Bake the potatoes for 50–60 minutes, flipping them every 20 minutes, until golden and crispy.

8. 8

   While the potatoes roast, combine the chopped rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, black peppercorns, lemon zest, and red chili flakes in a mortar and pestle or blender.

9. 9

   Grind the spice-blend ingredients until fine.

10. 10

    During the last 5 minutes of roasting, season the potatoes with the rosemary spice blend and return them to the oven to finish baking.

11. 11

    Strain off excess ghee and serve the potatoes hot. Adjust the seasoning to taste and pair with roasted meats or vegetables if desired.

Notes

The source does not specify the amount of water for boiling or the exact quantity of spice blend to use in the final 5 minutes; season to taste. The source also does not specify the potato chunk size.

Nutrition per serving

• side dish
• vegetarian
• gluten-free
• roasted
• crispy
• oven-baked
• potatoes