Ingredients & Measurements
Carefully curated and proportioned for authentic flavor balance. Adjust chillies and salt to your personal taste.
Main Ingredients
- Potato, medium (आलू) - ½ kg (4 nos)
- Butter (मखन) - 2½ tbsp
- Italian seasoning (इटालियन मसाला) - 1 tbsp
- All Purpose Flour (मैदा) - 4 tbsp
- Salt (नमक) - to taste
- Pepper powder (काली मिर्च पाउडर) - ¾ tsp
- Spring onion, chopped (हरा प्याज़) - ½ cup
- Cornstarch (कोर्न्स्टार्च) - 4 tbsp
- Oil (तेल) - for frying
- Chilli Sauce
- Mustard Oil (सरसों तेल) - ¼ cup
- Dry Kashmiri Chilli, large (सूखी कश्मीरी मिर्च) - 15-17 nos
- Heeng (हींग) - ½ tsp
- Coriander seeds (ताज़ा धनिया) - 1 tbsp
- Cumin seeds (जीरा) - 2 tsp
- Garlic cloves, large (लहसुन) – 12 nos
- Water (पानी) - a dash
- Lemon, large (नींबू) - 1 nos
- Hung curd (गाढ़ी दही) - ½ cup
- Salt (नमक) - to taste
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
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Firstly, roughly cut the peeled potatoes into smaller pieces. Next, boil the diced potatoes until they can be easily mashed. Once done, strain them and transfer them to a dry vessel, then mash them thoroughly.
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In a separate pan, melt some butter and add Italian seasonings along with refined flour. Cook this mixture for about 30 seconds, then add & cook the mashed potatoes until the mixture is completely dry. Spread it out on a deep plate and season with salt, black pepper powder, chili flakes, chopped spring onions, and cornstarch. Knead the mixture well and then form it into small, evenly sized balls. Deep fry the balls until they are golden brown.
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For the chili dip, heat some mustard oil in a pan and add dried Kashmiri red chilies. Once you remove the chilies, temper the same oil with asafoetida, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, garlic cloves, and roughly chopped ginger. After tempering, grind all these ingredients together with lemon juice and a dash of water, then transfer the mixture to a bowl. In the same bowl, whisk in hung curd and salt, and your chili dip is ready to serve.
Chef Kunal's Pro Secret Tip
For traditional Indian sweets and halwas, always roast nuts and aromatics in pure desi ghee over a gentle flame. If reducing milk for kheer or rabri, use a heavy-bottomed kadhai and scrape the sides regularly to develop rich, caramelized creaminess.
Recipe FAQs & Expert Advice
How long can I store leftover The BEST Crispy Fried Potato Recipe?
You can store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. When reheating, warm on medium-low heat on the stovetop and add 2–3 tablespoons of warm water if the gravy has thickened in the fridge.
Can I make this recipe vegan or dairy-free?
Yes! Simply substitute dairy ghee/butter with mustard oil or neutral cooking oil, and replace milk/curd with coconut milk or cashew cream where applicable.
What is the key technique to get restaurant-style flavor in this dish?
Focus on blooming whole spices in hot oil first, patiently sautéing the onion-tomato masala until oil separates, and finishing with a pinch of crushed roasted kasoori methi and freshly ground garam masala right before serving.