Indian Smothered Curried Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs red potatoes
2 teaspoons turmeric
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/4 teaspoons cumin
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon clove
1 pinch mace
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup butter
2 bay leaves
1 1/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons sugar

Preparation

Cut potatoes in 1-inch cubes.
Boil potatoes in salted water until half-done, 8-10 minutes.
Drain.
Make a paste of spices (except bay leaves and red pepper), and yogurt.
Toss potatoes in it to coat.
Melt butter in a medium-sized, heavy dutch over or casserole.
Add bay leaves and red pepper, stir over low heat for a few minutes Add sugar.
Stir until sugar just begins to caramelize and turn golden.
Add potatoes, stir and toss gently.
Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.