This past weekend I was treated to a visit from my Dad. I always make a point of making a special meal for him and knowing how much he enjoys potatoes, I immediately thought of this recipe for Scalloped Potatoes with Coconut Milk and Chilies that I found in my treasured and generously post-it-noted marked copy of 660 Curries by Raghavan Iyer. I've made several versions of scalloped potatoes in the past, but the idea of a spicy version was too much to resist. Indeed! This one received rave reviews from my dinner guests. The only significant change I made was to add some sliced mushrooms to the dish. You will need to mix up some Red Chili and Vinegar Paste in preparation. Alternately, you could come up with your own fresh chili, spice paste, but I really think the Balchao Masala adds an essential kick. For a slightly thicker sauce, whisk a few teaspoons of unbleached white flour or chickpea flour into the coconut and masala paste.
I served this alongside Shredded Paneer with Tomatoes, Chilies, Mushrooms and Chickpeas.
This is also my submission to Eating with the Seasons, a monthly event hosted by the lovely Maninas.
Scalloped Potatoes with Coconut MilkOther potato recipes from Lisa's Kitchen:
1 can (13.5 ounces or 400ml) of coconut milk
2 tablespoons of Red Chili and Vinegar Paste (Balchao Masala)
1 1/2 teaspoons of sea salt
1 pound of potatoes, sliced, and soaked in cold water for 30 minutes, and drained
6 - 8 button mushrooms, sliced
4 scallions (green and white parts), thinly sliced
10 fresh curry leaves (optional)
Butter or oil a casserole dish.
In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, red chili and vinegar paste and salt.
Cover the bottom of the casserole dish with a layer of potatoes. Sprinkle a third of the scallions and a third of the sliced mushrooms over the potatoes. Pour a third of the coconut milk sauce on top. Repeat two more times. Top with curry leaves if you are using them.
Cover and cook in a preheated 350 degree oven for roughly 45 - 50 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Remove the lid and continue to cook until the potatoes are browned, roughly 15 minutes.
Serves 4.
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20 comments:
Spicy scalloped potatoes?? YES please!! YUM!! (even better with mushrooms, too... :-)
Who can resist those scalloped potatoes..inviting and tempting ..love to have some..
yum - love the addition of coconut milk here - such a different and fascinating version of scalloped potatoes to those I grew up with
looks lovely. I just love this book 660 curries!!!
Love the combination of potatoes and coconut! That looks like a very handy book to have for curries :)
wow that looks so delicious and perfect for dinner i think and i am going to try this for dinner today thank you so much for the delicious recipe
Wow, looks awesome. I never know what to do with leftover coconut milk!
Yum what a delicious take on scalloped potatoes!
Wonderful recipe..coconut milk,potatoes and mushroom is a wonderful combo ...It sounds delicious :)
Those potatoes are looking very good. Balchao masala is something that is used here in Goa, to cook non-vegetarian food.
I really like the sound of scalloped potatoes with coconut milk!
That sure is a lovely way to eat potatoes!
I was pleased to try to cook some of your recipes ^_^
That potatoes with coconut milk and mushrooms also look appetizing. I have a HUGE bag of mushrooms lying in the fridge, getting limp. So maybe you are going to see soon a version of that recipe but with sweet potatoes and almond milk ;)(I ran out of coconut milk, je je)
These sound fantastic. Why didn't I think of coconut milk all this time I was fasting. It is vegan isn't it?
Happy Easter.
What a fabulous idea Lisa to add punch to humble potatoes.
These look very tasty. I am always looking for new ways to jazz up potatoes and the coconut milk sounds delicious to me. I must try this.
I rather liked them; certainly one of your top ten.
You have put alot of your top ten lately.
This is such an excellent idea to make the scalloped potatoes with coconut milk! Will definitely try this.
Love this recipe. Thank you!
Wow. I made this dish tonight. It was a hit. My daughter even got a piece of bread to sop up the delicious broth. Thanks!
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