Simple and easy potato fry with basic ingredients.
- 500 g (1 pound) baby potatoes, cut into 4 (Or normal potatoes, cut into wedges)
- 6 tablespoons (1/4) cup oil
- 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 3 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 3 dried red chilies
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 2 teaspoons coriander powder (sprinkle in the end)
- 1/4 cup coriander leaves, finely chopped (for garnishing)
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Heat oil in a pan, preferably a non-stick pan.
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Add oil, once the oil becomes hot, add mustard seeds. After the mustard seed crackles, add cumin seeds and garlic.
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Once the garlic cooks, add the dried red chilly and spices (garam masala + turmeric). Quickly stir and add the potatoes. Sprinkle salt and mix. Turn the heat to low, then cover and let it cook for 10 minutes.
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Once the potatoes are cooked, open the lid and let it roast on low-medium heat till the outside is roasted and golden brown. Sprinkle coriander powder and mix. The roasting could take additional 10 minutes.
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In the end, sprinkle the coriander leaves and transfer to a serving bowl.
Squeeze some lemon in the end if you like it with a slight tang.