Ingredients

• 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

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Instructions

1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 500°F.
2. Pat potatoes dry, then toss with remaining ingredients in a bowl until evenly coated.
3. 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.