Masala Potato Fry Recipe

Masala Potato Fry, a beloved dish in Indian households, is a tantalizing fusion of potatoes and aromatic spices that never fails to satisfy. It is bursting with flavour and texture. With its simple yet flavourful ingredients and easy preparation, potato fry recipe is a perfect side dish for busy weekdays or large gatherings.

vegan gluten free meal prep friendly has no added sugar gets ready in 30 minutes contains no onion and garlic

The Baby Potato

In India, baby potatoes are packaged and sold by weight rather than in numbers, due to their small size. Choose ones that have smooth, unblemished skin and are quite firm to touch with no lesions or ‘eyes’ on them. Unlike the regular size potatoes, they can be cooked in their jackets, without peeling or scraping the skins off. Make sure to rinse them nicely in lukewarm salted water or with a teaspoon of baking soda to get rid of dirt and germs before cooking. Baby potatoes taste fantastic in salads, stir fry, sheet bakes, kebabs, or in classic Indian dishes like dum aloo or potato curry.

Nutritional facts:Albeit high in carbs, baby potatoes are loaded with fiber, an essential dietary ingredient for good digestion. Additionally, they help in lowering cholesterol so feel free to add them in moderate portions in your diet. Other Ingredients for Potato Fry:

Mustard Oil gives a spicy taste to the potatoes. Substitute it with sesame/groundnut/coconut oil. Tempering (Tadka) of cumin, black mustard seeds, dried red chillies, white urad, and Bengal gram gives the much required crunch to the potato fry. Curry Leaves gives a rich aroma and a breath of freshness to the dish. Salt, Turmeric Powder, Red Chilli Powder, Asafoetida (hing)

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Serving Suggestion

Masala Potato Fry is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed on its own as a hearty snack or served as a side dish alongside a main course. It pairs well for lunch or dinner with a fiery tomato rasam and steamed rice, as a side dish in a South Indian thali meal, or even with parathas for office lunchbox (Also Read: 16 Best Packed Lunchbox Ideas). I like crispy, spicy potato fry with chilled thayir sadam. Or you can serve them with malabar parotta or lachha paratha.