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Spicy Baby Potato Fry- Indian Style






Spicy Baby Potato Fry

Simple potato fry is a great side dish with rice and hot rasam. Potatoes with a perfectly crispy golden crust and tender, buttery inside is how we want our potatoes. Added to this is an explosion of flavor that you can't stop eating. there are days when I want to spend as little time as possible in the kitchen. Crispy potatoes with rice and rasam are absolute comfort food.

Potatoes are a versatile vegetable and come in handy whenever you want to whip up a quick meal. For me, this is an all-rounder and can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Next time when you have friends coming over serve these with homemade dip as a starter. Your friends are going to love it. The chilly powder, tandoori masala and fennel add great flavor. Cornstarch and flour make it crispy. Even my kid who is a picky eater could be enticed into eating crispy baby potatoes. You can also add onions, garlic and bell peppers and make it according to your taste preference. This pan-fried spicy potato is delicious comfort food.

Cooking time- 15 minutes
Recipe type- Vegetarian side dish
Cuisine- Indian


Ingredients
Baby potatoes-15
Chilly powder - 1 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder- 1/3 tsp
Tandoori masala- 3/4 tsp
Fennel powder-1/2 tsp
lemon juice- a few drops
salt to taste
oil -2-4 tsp
Butter- 1 tsp
corn starch or all purpose flour- 1/3 cup
Chopped green onions and coriander leaves for garnish





To make quick home made tandoori masala 

Kashmiri chili powder- 2 tbs
Pepper powder- 1/4 tsp
Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
Cumin powder- a pinch
Garam Masala- 1/2 tsp
Kasoori methi powder- 1/2 tsp
Powdered dry mint (optional)- a pinch

You can mix this and store in air tight containers. You can use it to make potatoes, cauliflower and chicken

 To make the potato fry



Clean potatoes and gently pierce each several times with a fork or just a toothpick. Pressure cook it with 3 cups of water and a teaspoon of salt for just one whistle. Switch off and let it cool down.
Alternatively, you can boil in an open vessel with enough water to cover the potatoes and salt and cook till fork tender.

Once cooked and ready to handle, peel off the skin.
Make a paste of the masalas, chilly powder, turmeric powder, tandoori masala, and fennel seeds. Gently apply on the potatoes. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
Put the corn starch and flour in a zip lock bag (or on a flat plate and roll the potatoes ). Shake the potatoes in corn starch, shakes off the excess flour.
Heat oil in a skillet on high heat. Add potatoes and let it fry until they start getting golden on the bottom. Cover the pan and reduce the heat. Allow to steam and crisp for two to three minutes. Flip to the other side and increase heat. After 2-3 minutes toss around the potatoes in the hot pan for even browning. Garnish with coriander leaves, drizzle lemon juice and serve warm.

You might also like,
Potato Masala/Sadhya urulakiyangu masala
Vada Kootu Curry
Aloo Methi Curry
Vada Pav
Potato Bondas 
Koorka Irachi Curry/Chinese Potato Beef Curry

Try this...
Hope you will all enjoy..
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  1. SujiOctober 14, 2010 at 7:18 AM

    potato fry is my fav too...This looks perfectly crisp..

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  2. Sarah NaveenOctober 14, 2010 at 7:30 AM

    Perfect and yummy potato fry!!!

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  3. Sushma MallyaOctober 14, 2010 at 7:39 AM

    wow what a click, can have any dish with potatoes, and this looks so delicious and tempting

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  4. LaavanyaOctober 14, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    Oh that looks soooo good.

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  5. SatyaOctober 14, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    potato fry looks very inviting suja ..love the addition of fennel powder n lemon which surely give a nice flavor to the yummy dish
    Satya
    http://www.superyummyrecipes.com

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  6. NithyaOctober 14, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    Baby potatoes look so cute :) yummy

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  7. Treat and TrickOctober 14, 2010 at 9:04 AM

    Simple and yummy, great click too..

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  8. ElaichiiOctober 14, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    I liked your twist and it looks so tempting to grab the plate!

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  9. aipiOctober 14, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    Really nice blend of spices.
    Looks superb!

    US Masala

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  10. PushpaOctober 14, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    Yummy potato fry,looks perfectly roasted.Delicious Suja

    Pushpa @ simplehomefood.com

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  11. Indian Cuisine BlogrollOctober 14, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    my favorite too..looks yummy...

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  12. SatrupaOctober 14, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    Potato fry looks so yummy. I am ready to dig in with some puri :)

    Cheers n Happy Cooking,
    Satrupa

    http://satrupa-foodforthought.blogspot.com

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  13. RachanaOctober 14, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    Feel like having some now. The pic is lovely :-)

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  14. My Kitchen AnticsOctober 14, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    can have it every single day

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  15. PanchpakwanOctober 14, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    Looks spicy n tempting fry..

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  16. Santosh BangarOctober 14, 2010 at 12:04 PM

    aloo fry is inviting pic is so nice ki just eat it

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  17. Priya SureshOctober 14, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    Slurpp, mouthwatering potato fry..

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  18. Aparna S MallyaOctober 14, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    Love the colour!

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  19. HAINAOctober 14, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    good

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  20. Cool Lassi(e)October 14, 2010 at 12:46 PM

    Mouthwatering! I am a big potato fan!

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  21. Binys RecipesOctober 14, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    love this place....potato fry looks yummy and so is rava kesari and egg roast...i just wanna let u know its a nice place to be before i leave on to another recipe of urs.
    Biny

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  22. SanOctober 14, 2010 at 12:54 PM

    Yummylicious potato fry suja ,it's a picky vegetable that goes well with almost all the dishes .

    http://sanscurryhouse.blogspot.com

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  23. AnandaOctober 14, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    potato are something is would never say no, they look super delicious!

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  24. TorviewtorontoOctober 14, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    yummy love the addition of tandoori powder

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  25. UnknownOctober 14, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    Yummy Yummy!! love to gobble up with curd rice suja!!very tempting pic.

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  26. Foodie AnnOctober 14, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    those look gorgeous...:)

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  27. UnknownOctober 14, 2010 at 3:08 PM

    This looks so tempting!! Great recipe..

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  28. UmaOctober 14, 2010 at 3:41 PM

    inviting roasted potatoes... loved it!

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  29. NithaOctober 14, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    The potatoes are really delicious.. Spicy n yummy... enikku eshtapettu.....

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  30. Sreelekha SumeshOctober 14, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    Yummy potato fry.Kidilam!

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  31. HamsiOctober 14, 2010 at 11:25 PM

    Delicious baby potatoes. Adding corn flour is a great twist.

    Hamsamalini Chandrasekeran,
    http://indianyummykitchen.blogspot.com

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  32. SathyaSridharOctober 14, 2010 at 11:40 PM

    wooow!!! beautiful baby potatoes dear looks delicious,,,

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  33. Rookie QookieOctober 15, 2010 at 3:35 AM

    Thanks dear for sharing esp since I have a bag of unused potatoes :D gee

    Cheers,
    Reshmi

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  34. BergamotOctober 18, 2010 at 8:54 PM

    looks delicious...love the color of the dish

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  35. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    Thanks for the yummy receipe!!!

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