Steam three potatoes of medium size, washed nicely and cut in half, for ten minutes. Save the water.
In a medium sized casserole dish, add 2 Tblspns of olive oil, and also of ghee, one tsp black pepper, one / 2 tsp of oregano, one tsp. of Hungarian paprika, one/half tspn of anise seed powder if available, 1/2 tsp of "black" salt, or regular sea salt salt, 1 tsp of MDK or Bedekar's or Kitchen King etc Phava-bhajiya, a type of premixed "curry" powder, or subji masala, or sambhar masala, (available in most Indian grocery stores, or Superstores here in Canada, or alternatively, 1/2 tsp chili powder and 1/2 of your favorite hot premixed curry powder, one 1/2 tsp coriander ), and add one tsp crushed parsley, 1/2 tspn basil, 1 tsp fenugreek leaf or 1/2 of crushed seed powder, one whole clove is optional, or a pinch of powder. 1/3 tsp of asafoetida is also optional. Also add one/half tablespoon red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar. Add one tablespoon brown sugar.
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