Preheat oven to 400°.
Combine potatoes, 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish; toss well. Arrange potatoes in a single layer in dish; set aside.
Bring water to a boil. Stir in tomato paste and saffron; remove from heat, and let stand 1 minute. Pour tomato mixture over potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover and bake at 400° for 40 minutes. Uncover potatoes; stir. Bake an additional 25 minutes or until tender.
Combine 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, almonds, and remaining ingredients in a food processor; process until well-blended. Top potatoes with almond mixture; toss gently.
