Spicy Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 large floury roasting potatoes
2 tablespoons oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed chili flakes
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed cumin seed
1/4 teaspoon crushed mustard seeds

Preparation

For the potatoes, preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7.
Cut the potatoes into 2-3cm/1in squared cubes. Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and blanch the potatoes for 2-3 minutes to begin cooking. Drain well.
Heat the oil in a large roasting tray on the hob and add the potatoes, tossing to coat in oil until browned. Season well.
Roast in the oven for 40-50 minutes until crisp and golden and cooked through.
Once roasted, add the spices to the oil.
Toss potatoes in the tempered spices and serve.