Description
Learn how to make irresistibly crispy masala fries at home with this easy recipe. Perfectly seasoned and fried to golden perfection, these fries are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 3 large (600g) white starchy potatoes (e.g. russet)
Coating:
- 2 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
- 1/2 tsp salt (plus extra for sprinkling)
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp chaat masala
- 1/4 tsp dried mango powder (amchoor) (optional)
Other:
- Neutral oil (for deep frying)
- Fresh coriander (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Wash, peel, and cut potatoes into fries. Soak in ice water, drain, and dry thoroughly.
- Coat Potatoes: Toss fries with cornflour and salt.
- First Fry: Fry potatoes at 160°C for 5 minutes, cool on a rack.
- Second Fry: Fry at 205°C until golden brown, season with spices.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with ketchup or mayonnaise.
Notes
- Ensure potatoes are dried well to prevent splattering when frying.
- Fries can be frozen after the first fry for later use.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Snack
- Method: Deep frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Masala fries, Spicy fries, Indian fries, Potato snacks
