Indian Curry Potato Fries

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Tasty fried curried potato cubes make a wonderful accompaniment to many Indian curry dishes. I don't know that this recipe is authentic in any way, I came up with it making use of what I had around. It turned out great and I got sent to the kitchen to make more. Serve with tamarind chutney for dipping.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 5 servings

Indian Curry Potato Fries

Ingredients

1 cup vegetable oil for frying

or as needed

2 cloves garlic

pressed

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground turmeric

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

5 russet potatoes

peeled and cubed

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 teaspoon mild curry paste (such as Patak's®)

Thai Pork with Peanut Sauce

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Pour enough oil into a frying pan to cover the bottom 1/3-inch deep; add garlic cumin salt turmeric and black pepper. Heat oil mixture over medium heat.

Step 2

Cook and stir potatoes in the hot oil turning occasionally until cooked through golden brown and crisp on the outside 10 to 15 minutes. Add fresh cilantro and curry paste and stir to coat. Fry until cilantro is dark green and crisp about 1 more minute. Remove potatoes with a slotted spoon and transfer to serving dish.

Nutritional Information

Indian Curry Potato Fries

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 267.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.3g 13%

Carbohydrates: 52.1g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 3.8g 15%

Sugars: 1.9g

Fat: 4.7g 7%

Saturated Fat: 0.6g 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 86.2IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.8mg 30%

Vitamin B6: 1mg 62%

Vitamin C: 16.9mg 28%

Folate: 40.5mcg 10%

Calcium: 44.5mg 5%

Iron: 2.8mg 16%

Magnesium: 67.8mg 24%

Potassium: 1204.7mg 34%

Sodium: 267.4mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 42.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.