Name: Imperial Potatoes (Moghalai Aloo Aur Simla Mirch)
Yield: Serves 6
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: 2 fresh or dried bay leaves; 2 cinnamon sticks (each 3 inches long); 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 black cardamom pods; 1 pound russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes, and submerged in a bowl of cold water to prevent browning; 2 tablespoons canola oil; ¼ cup golden raisins; ¼ cup raw cashew nuts; 2 teaspoons coarse kosher or sea salt; 2 medium-size green or red bell peppers (8 ounces total), stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces; ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric; ½ teaspoon cayenne (ground red pepper); ½ teaspoon Balti masala; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems