- 2 pound potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch ground cloves
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 500°F.
- Pat potatoes dry, then toss with remaining ingredients in a bowl until evenly coated.
- Spread out potatoes in 1 layer in a large (17- by 12-inch) shallow heavy baking pan, then roast, turning potatoes over with a metal spatula once or twice during roasting, until tender and some edges are golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.