Potato fry | Aloo stir fry
Potato Fry, is a popular South Indian dish known for its rich flavors and simplicity. It is typically made by stir-frying potatoes with an array of aromatic spices, creating a dish that is both comforting and full of zest. This vegetarian dish is a staple in South Indian cuisine and is often enjoyed as a side dish or a main course when paired with rice or roti.
Ingredients
- 4 medium size Potatoes cut into small pieces
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 2-4 Garlic cloves crushed
- 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp Bengal gram chana dal
- 1/2 tsp Split Black gram udad dal
- 2 Dry chilies
- 1/4 tsp Asafoetida hing
- 10 Curry leaves
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 2-3 tsp Red chili powder adjust as per your preference
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam masala optional
- Salt to taste.
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes, cut them into small pieces, and wash them 2-3 times to get rid of the starch. Soak them in enough water for 30-60 minutes.
- Drain the water completely and keep it aside for 5 minutes.
- Heat oil in a wide nonstick pan. When hot, add crushed garlic, udad dal, chana dal, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and dry red chilies. Let the seeds crackle and saute till the dals starts to change color.
- Add curry leaves and hing. Saute till they turn crisp.
- Add chopped potatoes and cook on high flame for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Turn the flame to medium and spread the potato pieces in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stir and repeat the process till potatoes get a nice crust.
- Add turmeric powder and mix well.
- Continue to cook till the potatoes are cooked. It will take 10-15 mins depending on the quality and pieces size of the potatoes.
- Turn the flame to low and add red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala (optional), and salt. Mix well.
- Add a few curry leaves and saute the leaves till aromatic.
- Crisp Potato Fry is ready. Serve hot
Notes
For crisp potato fry, chop the vegetable into small pieces.
The oil should be hot enough so that when you add the potatoes, they sizzle immediately. This helps in achieving a crispy exterior.
Hing has a strong flavor. If you do not like it, you can skip it.
Garlic adds a nice flavor. Also, it is good to build immunity. So, do not skip it.
Use fresh curry leaves.
Adjust the amount of red chili powder as per your taste.