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Pumpkin and Potato Fries

Serves 4-6

Description/Notes:

Mustard and garlic bring out the best in this fried pumpkin and potato dish; great accompaniment for your Halloween steaks

Ingredients:

1 lb. (450g) pumpkin, peeled (fibrous center removed) and cut into large chunks

1 lb. (450g) potatoes, peeled , cut into large chunks

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 oz. (25g) butter

1 tablespoon fennel seeds

2 teaspoon mustard seeds

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

2 tablespoons oil

parsley sprigs, to garnish

Cooking Instructions:

Cook the pumpkin and potato in boiling water for about 5 minutes, till just tender
Drain well and dry with kitchen paper
Pound the fennel and mustard seed to a coarse powder with a pestle and mortar
Fry the fennel, turmeric, garlic and mustard in oil and butter for 2 minutes
Add the potato and pumpkin and fry, turning until all are evenly browned
Serve immediately, garnished with sprigs of parsley