Layered Indian-style Dip with Smashed Cumin Potatoes

Ingredients and Preparation

The recipe calls for 750g of baby potatoes, flavored with two teaspoons of cumin seeds, two teaspoons of mustard seeds, and one teaspoon of garlic granules, all mixed with three tablespoons of vegetable oil. For the creamy layer, you need 350g of Greek yogurt, half a coarsely grated and squeezed cucumber, one finely grated garlic clove, two teaspoons of chaat masala, and a generous handful of chopped mint leaves, plus extra whole leaves for garnish. The sweet and tangy layer uses six tablespoons of mango chutney, preferably Geeta's brand, alongside three tablespoons of tamarind sauce. Finish the dish with Bombay mix, fresh chopped coriander, and two tablespoons of pomegranate seeds. If you are short on time, simply substitute the potatoes with crispy papadums.

Start by boiling the potatoes in a large pan of salted water for nine to ten minutes until easily pierced with a sharp knife, then drain and steam dry. Preheat your oven to 220C, or 200C fan, gas 7, and line a large baking tray with parchment paper. Mix the cumin seeds, mustard seeds, garlic granules, and oil in a large bowl, season well with salt and pepper, and toss the potatoes to coat.

Nutritional Information

Using the base of a mug or glass, gently smash each potato on the tray until it cracks open, leaving space between them. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until deeply golden, crunchy, and crisp. Meanwhile, combine the yogurt, cucumber, garlic, chaat masala, and chopped mint, then spread this mixture evenly across a shallow serving dish. Spoon a smaller circle of mango chutney on top, followed by an even smaller circle of tamarind sauce. Garnish with the Bombay mix, coriander, whole mint leaves, and pomegranate seeds, then serve alongside the warm smashed potatoes for dipping.

Based on a serving size for six people, each portion contains 268 kcal, 12g of fat with 4g of saturated fat, 31g of carbohydrates including 14g of sugars, 3g of fiber, 7g of protein, and 1.08g of salt. This recipe originally appeared in the Christmas 2026 issue of Good Food. Readers can also explore other popular dishes, such as cheesy garlic bread rolls rated 4.4 out of 5 from 13 reviews, Buffalo wings with blue cheese dip rated 4.2 out of 5 from 13 reviews, or broccoli fritters with herb sauce rated 4 out of 5 from 4 reviews.