Aloo Bhazi (Pan Fried Potatoes)

Aloo Bhazi is something that I grew up with and is a very popular breakfast food in Bangladesh. Today often times I find myself in the kitchen early in the morning, making my first batch of coffee and Aloo Bhazi at the same time. This is probably one of my kids' most favorite breakfast meals. It's very similar to hash browns.

Ingredients:
3 medium russet potatoes
1 tsp turmeric (Any indian grocery will have it, most major supermarkets also carry it. It's the same spice that makes yellow mastard yellow. Recent studies have shown that turmeric may prevent cancer). 
1/2 tsp salt
Pinch of black pepper and cayenne pepper
4 Tbsp vegetable or canola oil

First grate the potatoes and wash them thoroughly in cold water. Sometime I even use a kitchen knife to cut them into small pieces. Let it drain for few minutes. On the stove heat up the oil in a non-stick frying pan, use medium high heat. While the oil is heating up add rest of the ingredients to the potatoes and mix well. Pan fry for 12-15 minutes, on medium high heat, ocassionally turning over, until golden brown.

Once in a while I will make scrambled eggs in the same frying pan after the potatoes are done, and serve it on the side. My kids are not big fans of scrambled eggs (they say mommy makes better scrambled eggs - yeah right). Serve with a glass of cold orange juice and you have a wonderful breakfast :)

Caution: Turmeric stains...