Hasselback Cilantro Baby Potatoes

A potato fan, nothing can beat this for a perfect dinner side dish , baked to perfection loaded with the flavor of cilantro.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Baking Time: 30 to 35 minutes at 400◦ F

Serves: 4

Ingredients and Quantity:

Baby potatoes- 500 gm.

Extra Virgin Olive oil- 02 tbsp.

Kosher Salt- To taste

Black peppercorns, freshly ground- 1/2 tsp.

Cilantro, finely chopped- 02 tbsp

Oregano, dried- 01 tsp.

Chilli flakes- 3/4^th tsp.

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 400◦ degrees.
2. Rinse and dry the potatoes.
3. Divide the olive oil into two glass bowls.
4. With a small paring knife, cut small slits through each potato, ensuring that you don’t cut through the bottom.
5. Arrange the potatoes on a baking sheet. Brush each potato with the olive oil. Sprinkle salt and pepper.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
7. Add the oregano, chilli flakes and cilantro to the remaining olive oil.
8. Re bake for another 08- 10 minutes.
9. When done, garnish with a Cilantro and oregano.
10. Serve sizzling hot.

Chef Tips:

1. You may replace olive oil with butter.
2. You may add fresh herbs instead of dried