Ferrari (Pan-Fried Potatoes with Peanuts, Black Pepper, and Lemon Juice)
This is another side from Meera Sodha 's Made In India . I feel like India gets forgotten when Americans learn about other cultures, which is a huge loss because it's a country with so many complex, amazing cultures and such a long history. Learning about Indian food is exciting for me, because it's so much more than most non-Indian Americans suspect. Meera writes, "'Ferar' means 'to fast' by abstaining from certain foods, which a lot of Gujarati Hindus do on designated days throughout the year. Peanuts and potatoes are some of the things which can be eaten on a fast day, hence the creation of Ferrari." I personally like that this dish can also be eaten by Catholics on Fridays, because this dish was so much more than I thought it would be. It's fast, easy, and its wonderfully flavorful and spiced. 2 oz peanuts, unsalted and unroasted 20 peppercorns (1/2 teaspoon) 3 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 14 oz new potatoes, c