Craving a side dish that’s as comforting as it is flavor-packed?
This Spicy Garlic Potato Fry takes humble potatoes and turns them into golden, crisp-edged cubes dusted with an irresistible garlic‑spice powder—your new favorite partner for rice, rotis, or even as a snack.
Let’s get cooking!
Potatoes are the ultimate crowd‑pleaser, but add homemade garlic spice powder—coriander, cumin, fresh garlic, red chili, salt, and curry leaves—and suddenly you’ve got layers of aroma, heat, and umami. This fry:
🌿 Vegan Swap: Use any neutral vegetable oil.
First, whip up your garlic spice powder: coarsely grind coriander, cumin, and garlic, then blend in chili powder, salt, and curry leaves to a fine dust. Set aside this flavor bomb.
Next, prep the potatoes: peel and dice into small cubes, soak briefly in water to remove excess starch, and drain.
Heat oil in a wide kadai. Temper chana dal, urad dal, mustard seeds, and cumin seeds until they pop. Toss in dried red chilies and curry leaves, then add a pinch of asafoetida. Slide in the potato cubes, season with salt, turmeric, and saute for several minutes until edges begin to brown. Pour in a splash of water, cover, and let steam so potatoes cook through.
Uncover, sprinkle your garlic spice powder, and toss vigorously so every cube gets coated. Cook until the coating dries and the potatoes are crisp.
💡 Pro Tip: Don’t overcrowd the pan—work in batches if needed to keep the potatoes crisp rather than steamed.
Transfer to a shallow bowl, garnish with fresh coriander if you like, and serve immediately so the crisp holds. Provide lemon wedges alongside for a zesty finish.
Scale the tempering and spice powder in larger batches. Fry potatoes in two pans to maintain oil temperature and hold finished pieces in a warm oven rack until guests arrive.
This Spicy Garlic Potato Fry is your quick ticket to a memorable side—crispy, aromatic, and utterly moreish. Ready to elevate your next meal? Give it a go and let the crunch speak for itself!
This Spicy Garlic Potato Fry is a quick and flavorful side dish that brings together tender potato cubes and a bold homemade garlic spice powder. Lightly sautéed with a simple South Indian tempering of dals, mustard seeds, red chillies, and curry leaves, the potatoes soak up all the earthy, spicy, and garlicky goodness. It’s the perfect companion for rice—whether it’s sambar rice, rasam rice, or just plain curd rice—or can even be enjoyed on its own as a snack. With minimal ingredients and easy steps, this dish is perfect for busy weekdays or when you just need something comforting and satisfying in under 30 minutes.
Add chili powder, salt and curry leaves; grind into a fine powder.
Peel potatoes and cut into small cubes; keep submerged in water.
Toss in red chillies, curry leaves and asafoetida; stir briefly.
Sauté for a few minutes, then pour in just little water to deglaze.
Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately with rice or rotis.Servings 4
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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