Thursday, January 1, 2015

HONEY CHILLY POTATOES

Crispy Potato Wedges tossed in honey with a touch of spice.




Ingredients:
Potatoes(cut into wedges & blanched)  :   5-6 medium
Garlic paste   :  1 teaspoon
Red chilly paste   :  2 teaspoons
Red chilly sauce  :  2 teaspoons
Cornflour/corn starch    :  5 tablespoons
Garlic,chopped   :  5-6 cloves
Red chilly flakes    :  1 tablespoon
Vinegar   : 2 teaspoons
Honey  :   2 tablespoons
Sugar  :  1/2 teaspoon
Spring onion greens,chopped   :  2 stalks
Oil  :  1 tablespoon + to deep fry
Salt to taste
Sesame seeds for garnishing(roasted or raw)

Method:
  • Heat sufficient oil in a non-stick pan. Deep fry
  • potato wedges till crisp and golden. Drain on an absorbent paper.
  • Heat two tablespoons oil in another non-stick pan.
  • Add garlic and ginger. Saute for a minute.
  • Add spring onion bulbs, mix well and saute till
  • onions are translucent.
  • Add red chilly sauce, vinegar, red chilly flakes,
  • sugar. Mix well and cook for half minute.
  • Add salt and mix well. Lower the heat and add fried
  • potato wedges. Mix well, add half of the spring onion greens and mix again.
  • Turn off the flame, add honey and little of sesame seeds. Mix well.
  • Garnish with the remaining spring onion greens and sesame seeds. Serve Hot



*Tips:
For more crispy wedges-
Blanch the potatoes a day before or at least 2-3 hours prior. Let it cool. Cut them into wedges and coat with a little of olive oil. Store it in freezer.