Instructions: Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan with a good base over medium heat. When hot, put in the potatoes & stir well. Reduce the heat to low & cook very gently, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Add the onion & garlic & continue to cook over the low heat for another 10 minutes. By this time, the potatoes should be cooked through. If not, cook them for another 5 minutes. Be careful that you do not overcook them or else you may get a soggy mess. Season with salt & pepper.

Crumble in the red chiles & stir in the bay leaf. Add the remaining spices in order, except for the cilantro, & continue to cook over the low heat & stirring once or twice for a further 5 minutes. If you have the heat very low, you should not have a problem with it sticking. If it does stick, sprinkle in a few drops of water. Stir in the cilantro & serve immediately.

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