Potent Potatoes

== Ingredients ==
* 4 large baking potatoes, like Idaho bakers
* ¼ – ½ cup oil or clarified butter (aka ghee)
* 2 – 3 chopped onions
* ¼ – ½ cup gingerroot, finely minced
* 1 – 2 tablespoon minced garlic
* 1 teaspoon black pepper
* ½ teaspoon turmeric
* ¼ teaspoon caraway seeds
* ¼ teaspoon cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes
* 8 whole cloves
* ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
* ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 2 – 4 tablespoons tamari or salt (to taste)
* ½ pint cottage cheese (optional)
* ½ lb Monterey jack cheese, grated (optional)
* 1 red bell pepper, diced diced (optional) or green bell pepper, diced (optional)
* ½ cup chopped pineapples, drained (optional)
== Directions ==
# Scrub potatoes, rub with small amount of oil, and bake at 400ºF until well done.
# Heat clarified butter or oil in large skillet.
# Saute onions and ginger until they begin to brown and then add garlic and spices and cook for 4 – 5 minutes longer.
# Add a little water if necessary.
# Add tamari or salt (optionally).
# Stir and remove from heat.
# Cut baked potatoes in half lengthwise,.
# Scoop out insides, and combine with onion mixture.
# Add cottage cheese (optionally)
# Mix well and refill potato shells covering each with grated cheese.
# Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.
# Garnish with bell pepper and pineapple (optionally).
# Serve with yogurt.
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