Perfect potato fry recipe🥔

Ingredients

• 500 g Potatoes (washed, cut into wedges or rounds)
• 1 medium Onion (sliced into rounds)
• 2 pieces Green Chilies (sliced lengthwise)
• 1 tsp Mustard Seeds (for tempering)
• 0.5 tsp Cumin Seeds (optional, for tempering)
• 0.25 tsp Turmeric Powder (adds color and flavor)
• 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder (mildly spicy and bright red)
• 1 tsp Salt (or to taste)
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper Powder (freshly ground)
• 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for tempering and frying)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped, for garnish)
• 2 tbsp Water (for steaming potatoes)

Instructions

1. Prepare Vegetables

   Wash the potatoes thoroughly, then cut them into uniform wedges or rounds. Slice the onion into thin rounds and slice the green chilies lengthwise.

   Time: PT5M

2. Heat Oil and Temper

   Place the skillet over medium heat, add the oil and let it warm. Add mustard seeds and wait until they pop, then add cumin seeds if using.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

3. Par‑cook Potatoes

   Add the sliced potatoes to the hot oil, stir quickly for about 1‑1.5 minutes until they become just soft but not browned.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

4. Add Spices

   Sprinkle salt, black pepper, turmeric powder and Kashmiri red chili powder over the potatoes. Toss gently so the spices coat every piece.

   Time: PT1M

5. Steam with Onion & Chilies

   Add the onion rounds and the halved green chilies to the pan. Pour in about 2 tbsp of water, cover with the lid and cook for 2‑3 minutes until the potatoes are about 75 % done.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium

6. Finish Cooking

   Remove the lid and continue cooking uncovered for another 2 minutes until the water evaporates and the potatoes reach roughly 95 % doneness.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

7. Final Fry

   Increase the heat to high and fry the potatoes, stirring occasionally, until they turn golden‑brown and crisp, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: high

8. Garnish and Serve

   Turn off the heat, sprinkle chopped fresh coriander over the fried potatoes, give a quick toss and serve immediately.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

200

Protein

3 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

8 g

Fiber

3 g