Potatoes, a beloved staple in kitchens around the world, are a versatile ingredient that needs no introduction. Whether in curries, fries, or simple stir-fries, they fit into a wide variety of dishes. What makes them even more special is that they are adored by children everywhere, with little to no fuss.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20-30 minutes
Serves- 2-3
Ingredients:
Potatoes - 4 large
Cooking oil - 2-3 tbsp
cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Red chili powder - 1/2 to 1 tspCoriander powder - 1/2 tsp
Cumin powder - 1/4 tsp
Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon
Salt - to taste (about 1/2 tsp)
Tomato sauce - 2 tsp
Lemon juice - 1 tsp
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Method:
- Wash and peel the potatoes and cut them into round slices or thick wedges.
- Take the potato slices or wedges in a wide mixing bowl.
- Add turmeric powder, salt, red chili powder, coriander powder, Cumin powderand garam masala to the potatoes. Give a quick mix.
- Add tomato sauce, 1/2 tsp lemon juice and mix everything well using a spatula or with fingers.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil on a tawa or large frying pan. Keep in medium flame.
- Add cumin seeds to the hot oil. Let them splutter.
- Spread the potato slices on tawa/ pan so that the surface area touches the hot tawa while frying.
- Fry both the sides until the potatoes cook well, turn golden brown & crispy(it will take 5-7 minutes approximately per batch.
- Once done remove from the tawa and transfer to a serving plate.
- Finish all the potato slices in batches adding more oil as required for frying.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and squeeze lemon juice on top if desired.
- Serve hot with chutney, mayonnaise, or as a side dish.
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