Wash and peel the potatoes (peeling is optional), dice in medium sized cubes.

Place the diced potatoes in a large sized skillet or frying pan.

Also chop the onion in small to medium sized pieces and add the chopped onion also to the pan or skillet.

Add salt, garlic powder and about ¼ cup oil (half of total amount), mix everything well to coat the seasoning evenly with the potatoes and onions.

Cook in medium heat for about 5 to 6 minutes (stir in between) so the potatoes and onions are lightly sauteed in the oil.

Cover the skillet or pan with lid and cook in low heat for about 9 to 10 minutes until the potatoes are almost cooked (potatoes should be softened by this time but it shouldn't be too soft because we don't want the potatoes to break once we stir them during the remaining time of cooking).

Once the potatoes are cooked for about ten minutes (as mentioned above), remove the lid, stir and cook in meduium heat for another couple of minutes.

Add the paprika (or black pepper powder) and remaining ¼ cup oil, stir to coat the potatoes and onion and cook in medium heat so the potatoes and onions will get lightly fried in the oil added to the pan.

Since we already cooked the potatoes, we just need to fry the outside nicely!

Continue frying the potatoes and onions (while you stir in between so they are fried evenly) for about 8 to 10 minutes in medium heat until the potatoes are lightly browned on the outside and the onions are slightly caramelized!

Once the potatoes and onions are fried, transfer them to a serving dish, enjoy with breakfast pancakes, toast, eggs etc or serve for lunch or dinner as you like!