Fries Get a Spicy Makeover with Masala Topping Spice up your Snack Time
They are perhaps one of the most popular and well-liked snacks across the globe. Crispy on the exterior and fluffy on the inside, they are prepared from potatoes and deep-fried to a golden color. Plain, ketchup-soaked, or laden with spices and sauces, fries are just the right comfort food loved by individuals of all ages.
Fries: A Crispy Global Favorite
Fries are among the most popular snacks around the world. Prepared using sliced, deep-fried potatoes, they are crunchy outside and fluffy inside. Served with ketchup, cheese, or spicy masala, fries are a versatile snack devoured across the globe.
Having begun life in Europe, fries have spread to become a favorite around the world with countless variations—crinkle-cut, curly, or topped with various ingredients. Masala fries are a particular hit throughout South Asia due to their strong flavor.
Delicious as a side dish or snack, fries are easy, comforting, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Masala Fries Recipe
Ingredients:
3 large potatoes
Oil for deep frying
Salt to taste
For Masala Topping:
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp chaat masala
½ tsp black salt
½ tsp cumin powder (roasted)
½ tsp coriander powder
Fresh coriander leaves (chopped, for garnish)
Lemon juice
Instructions:
1. Peel and Cut Potatoes
Wash, peel and cut the potatoes into thin fries. Soak in cold water for 15-20 minutes.
2 . Dry the Potatoes
Drain the water and pat the potatoes completely dry using a paper napkins.
3 . First Fry (Optional) and Second Fry
Heat oil in a deep oil over medium heat and fry the potatoes in batches until they are soft not brown. After some time increase the heat and fries them again in small batches until golden brown and crispy.
4 . Season
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Remove and drain on paper towel. After this while still hot, sprinkle with salt or your favorite seasoning.
