Mashed Potatoes with Cumin-Lime Butter

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons butter softened
• 1.5 teaspoons cumin seeds toasted
• 3 tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 4 teaspoons juice of lime fresh
• 0.8 cup buttermilk low-fat
• 0.8 teaspoon salt 
• 2 tablespoons shallots finely chopped
• 2.5 pounds yukon gold potatoes peeled quartered

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• sauce pan
• blender

Directions

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl. Mash with a fork until blended. Cover and refrigerate.
2. Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until tender; drain. Return potatoes to pan.
3. Add buttermilk, salt, and pepper; beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth.
4. Serve with butter mixture.