Last Updated on March 7, 2017 by Babita
Have you ever made Spicy Chaat Masala Fries? If not, now is the time.
Chaat Masala (powder) is a combination of spices which include powdered cumin, coriander, dry mango chili, ginger, pomegranate seeds, black pepper, asafeotida, ajwain (bishop’s weed), salt and black salt. It has a salty, tangy, spicy and pungent taste. For some it could be an acquired taste, however it is very popular in many regions of India. It is used to season certain dishes — mostly savory snacks. I personally like to sprinkle a dash of it over watermelon, pineapple and mango to add a layer of tangy and salty flavor. It also goes really well with raw or grilled veggies.
How to make Spicy Chaat Masala Fries?
Well, It is pretty easy and you need only a handful of ingredients. This recipe is an improvised version of fries. Instead of only seasoning the fries with salt, I have used chaat masala and chili powder to give it an additional kick of flavor. I have also changed the cooking process to create crispy yet softer fries (something I saw on Food Network). Check out the recipe below and Enjoy!
Ingredients:
2 medium russet potatoes
3/4 tsp chaat masala
salt as per taste
oil for frying as well as coating the fries
chili powder as per taste.
Preparations:
- Cut the potatoes lengthwise into 1/2″ thick fries.
- Rinse and pat them dry with some paper towels.
- In a bowl add chaat masala, 2 tbsp of oil and mix it well. Toss in the potatoes and stir until all them have been evenly coated with the spice mixture.
- Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake it for 10 mins at 425°.
- While it is baking, heat oil in a frying pan or a kadhai
- Once the oil has heated, deep fry the potatoes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fries from oil and add it into a mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle some more chaat masala, salt and chili powder over the fries. Toss and stir it properly before serving.
- Serve hot with some ketchup.
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I have to try this the next time I have fries.
I’ve never tried those spices but would like to.
These look really yummy.
This looks sooo delicious! I must give this recipe a try, and soon! 🙂
These look like delicious fries.
I haven’t made fries at home in a long time. I bet the kids would love it if I made these!
My goodness, this looks absolutely amazing & I am feeling hungry right away. My husband love anything that is spicy with potatoes & this could be a great snack idea during our movie night or road trips.
This recipe looks very delightful. I copied the recipe down in order to make this on the coming weekend. I thank you for sharing this today.
Yumm! I Don’t think I’ve ever had spicy chaat masala fries before! Where do I get dry mango chili from? I’d love to try this recipe!
This looks like an interesting twist to fries.
This looks like a great recipe.
My husband likes spicier foods, so I may try this for him.
This would be great for sides with any meat dish. My husband and sons would love this because they are so much into spicy food. Thanks for the recipe. I’m saving it for the weekend.
Oh my gosh, I’d love those flavors. I have to make these sometime. I wonder what recipes I could pair them with.
Those sounds so delicious. I really love spicy so this would be right up my alley!
A little less on the spice, but this looks like a recipe I would enjoy. Thanks for sharing.
I have never heard of these type of fries before, but they look and sound just delicious!