Crisp Baby Potatoes Fry Recipe

Baby potatoes are available in this season. The market is flooded with these small potatoes that are a fresh harvest. In Indian cuisine, a lot of dishes are based on the chief ingredient, potato. However, it is a blessing to enjoy the seasonal fruits and vegetables. The taste is different, and also brings a change in the menu!

There are many recipes that can be prepared using baby potatoes. The small potatoes can either be fried or turned into a lip smacking gravy. The best way to enjoy the baby potatoes is to have it without peeling them. This makes the small potatoes taste crisp and all the more delicious. Here is a quick recipe to prepare small potatoes fry. You need minimal ingredients and the recipe is quick as well. Take a look..

Baby Potatoes Fry Recipe:

Serves: 3-4
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

1. Baby potatoes- 8-10
2. Green chilli- 2-3 (halved)
3. Onion- 2
4. Tomato- 1
5. Turmeric powder- 1tsp
6. Red chilli powder- 1tsp
7. Coriander powder- 1tsp
8. Garam masala- a pinch
9. Cumin seeds- 1tsp
10. Salt- as per taste
11. Oil- ½ tbsp

Procedure

1. Wash the baby potatoes very nicely. The small fresh harvest are coated with mud so, wash them in running water as they are not even peeled.
2. Heat oil in a frying pan. Slowly add the baby potatoes one by one. Be careful so as to not add water or else the oil will splutter and can hurt you as well.
3. Fry on a medium flame for about 4-5 minutes till they turn golden brown and look crisp.
4. Meanwhile, ground the onion into a paste. Also ground tomato and keep the two separately in bowls.
5. Once fried, lower the flame and strain the potatoes. Keep in a plate.
6. In the same pan, add cumin seeds. When the seeds start to splutter, add the onion paste and cook for about 3-4 minutes. Add turmeric powder and salt.
7. Cook for 2 minutes and then add green chillies. Now add tomato paste and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
8. Mix and add red chilli powder, coriander powder and garam masala.
9. Mix all the ingredients well and add the fried baby potatoes. Mix and cook for another minute.

The baby potatoes fry is ready to eat. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve it hot.