Scrub the potatoes and cook in a pan of boiling water for 10 minutes.

Drain the potatoes thoroughly.

Pour a little vegetable oil into a shallow roasting pan to coat the base.

Heat the oil in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.

Add the potatoes to the pan and brush them with the hot oil.

In a small bowl, mix chili powder, caraway seeds, and salt.

Sprinkle the chili powder mixture over the potatoes, turning to coat them evenly.

Add the remaining oil to the pan.

Roast in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked through and can be easily pierced with a fork.

Using a slotted spoon, remove the potatoes from the pan, draining the oil.

Place the potatoes in a warm serving dish.

Sprinkle with chopped basil.

Serve immediately.