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POTATO FRIES WITH INDIAN TWIST

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Serves: 3

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It's a Simple dish of Potato fries with a dash of Indian Spices. Makes for a Great Snack and even a Meal combined with Naan or Bread & a Chutney

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Ingredients

For the potato fries

  • 4 medium potatoes (peeled and sliced lengthways)
  • ½ teaspoon asafoetida
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt (or more depending on your taste)
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 4 tablespoons oil (use any which you prefer)

For the garnish

  • fresh coriander (chopped)
  • fresh root ginger (grated)

Method

  1. In a Wok or Pan add the oil and heat. Add Asafoetida and Immediately add Mustard seeds (let it splutter for a second) Add Potatoes Add Turmeric Add Paprika Add Salt Turn the potatoes a bit in the pan to ensure all potatoes are coated Cover and cook for 6 minutes on low heat.
  2. Tip: Keep checking to ensure potatoes don't burn Tip: To check if potaotes are done use a skewer and see if they easily pierce through the potatoes or break easily. Once done garnish with grated ginger and coriander.
  3. Serve Tip: for faster cooking you can use boiled Potatoes however I prefer raw since they turn out crispier

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