Masala French
Fries
By Ananda Lila devi dasi
• 3 large potatoes
• 1¼ Tsp salt
• 3 Tbsp cornstarch/cornflour
• 2 Tsp curry powder
• ½ Tsp yellow asafetida powder
• 1 Tsp paprika
• ½ Tsp black pepper powder
• Oil for deep frying
Preparation
1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into 4-inch long and 1 or 1.25cm thick strips. In a mixing bowl, combine the cut potatoes and salt. Allow to sit for 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and pat dry them.
2. In a small mixing bowl, combine the cornstarch, curry powder, asafetida, paprika and pepper. Add the spice-mix to the potatoes to coat well.
3. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over moderately high heat.
4. Gently slip a few pieces of the potatoes into the hot oil and deep fry until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towels. Repeat the same for the remaining potatoes. Serve hot.
Serves
4
