Best Easy Potato Fry - Aloo Fry
Aloo fry or potato fry is an easy side dish recipe with potatoes. Cubed potatoes are seasoned and stir fried until crispy and golden. Best served with Indian meals. Vegan and gluten free.
Servings: 3
Calories: 85kcal
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups potatoes cubed, from 3 large potatoes
- 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder optional
- salt
- 2 tablespoons oil
Instructions
- Rinse and scrub the potatoes thoroughly. You can peel them or retain the skin as you prefer. Cut the potatoes into cubes.
- Add the cubed potatoes to a large bowl of water and let soak for 15 minutes. Drain excess water and rinse the potatoes thoroughly until most of the starch leaves and water turns clear. Spread the drained potatoes on a kitchen towel for 5 minutes.
- Heat oil in a cast iron skillet preferably. Add cumin seeds and fry for a minute
- Now add the potato pieces and stir fry in high flame for 2 minutes continuously.
- Add salt, chili powder, ground turmeric and garam masala powder. Mix to combine.
- Cook in medium flame, sautéing often until the potatoes are well cooked and crispy. Do not sprinkle water or cover the pan, the potatoes will turn soft.
- Once done, switch off the flame and transfer potato fry to a serving bowl. Serve with Indian meals.
Notes
- You can use sambar powder instead of chilli powder.
- You can sprinkle some lemon juice after frying.
- The recipe can be doubled.
Nutrition
Serving: 3servings | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Iron: 1mg