Place the potatoes in a large cooking pot and fill with water to just cover them.

Add in salt and turmeric and bring to a boil. Let it cook until tender and can easily be pierced by a fork.

Drain and set in a large bowl,allow to cool slightly.

As the potatoes are cooking, fry the bacon over medium-high heat until brown and crispy. Remove from heat,remove from pan, put in a small bowl and let it cool.

Add the diced onion to the pan,using the grease from the bacon, cook over medium heat until they brown.

Remove from heat, add to the potatoes and mix.

Fold in the chopped coriander.