Fry aloo (potato)

📝 Ingredients

• 5-6 large potatoes (about 2lbs), peeled and chopped
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 wiri wiri peppers or 1 scotch bonnet
• 4-5 thyme sprigs or 1/2 tsp dried
• 1 tsp salt, more to taste
• black pepper to taste
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp tomato paste
• 2 stems scallions, finely sliced
• 6 tbsp cooking oil

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Peel potatoes. Cut into quarters vertically. Chop into...: Peel potatoes. Cut into quarters vertically. Chop into 1/4 inch slices. Cover with cold water.
2. 2Slice onions, mince garlic, and slice scallions, set...: Slice onions, mince garlic, and slice scallions, set aside.
3. 3Heat skillet with 6 tbsp cooking oil. Add...: Heat skillet with 6 tbsp cooking oil. Add onions, garlic, wiri wiri pepper, thyme leaves and a pinch of salt. Sauté a few minutes until golden brown.
4. 4Add potatoes and toss. Add salt, black pepper,...: Add potatoes and toss. Add salt, black pepper, paprika, and tomato paste. Let potatoes cook 15-20 minutes, but turn frequently, every 4-5 minutes to prevent potatoes from burning. Scrape the bottom of the pot with pot spoon to get the brown bits and toss back in with potatoes.
5. 5When potatoes are completely cooked, garnish with scallions.