* 250 ml Olive oil
* 250 g unpeeled whole Almonds
* 1 kg firm Potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes
* 3-4 Cloves Garlic, finely chopped
* 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
* 2 largish Tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
* 1 Bay leaf
* A couple of sprigs of Thyme
* Black pepper
* Salt
* A few strands of Saffron
* 1 Clove
* Water or Vegetable stock
===Method===
* Grind up the unpeeled Almonds in a food processor.
* Heat the Oil in a saucepan, Fry the Onion and add the Garlic for a minute or two.
* Add the Tomatoes, Bay leaf, Thyme, Pepper, Salt, Saffron and Clove.
* Mix well and cook gently for a few minutes.
* Add the Potatoes and stir, followed by the Ground almonds.
* It is ready when the Potatoes are cooked, but if you find that you need to, top it up with water or Vegetable stock to prevent it sticking and then adjust seasoning accordingly.
* Remove the Bay leaf, Thyme and Clove before serving.
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