Spicy Grilled Potato Planks

 

3

medium potatoes (1 1/2 pounds)

1/3

cup butter or margarine

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/8

teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

1/8

teaspoon garam masala, if desired

1

large garlic clove, finely chopped

• 1 Place potatoes in enough water to cover (salted if desired) in 3-quart saucepan. Cover and heat to boiling. Boil about 15 minutes or until almost tender; drain. Cool slightly.
• 2 Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
• 3 Heat remaining ingredients to boiling; remove from heat. Cut each potato lengthwise into 4 or 5 slices. Brush potatoes generously with butter mixture.
• 4 Cover and grill potatoes 4 inches from medium heat about 20 minutes, turning and brushing 2 or 3 times with butter mixture, until golden brown and tender.