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Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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masala French fries recipe | crispy masala fries | aloo finger chips | homemade masala French fries is a for all the aloo fans who also enjoy slightly spicy food. Learn how to make crispy masala fries.
To make masala French fries, heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai, add the potato fingers and deep-fry till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper, sprinkle the chilli powder, cumin seeds powder, black salt and salt over it and toss gently. Serve immediately.
Crispy masala fries is a succulent snack of fried potatoes that has stood the test of time, enjoyed by people of all age groups, across geographies. However, without the right mix of herbs, this finger food can be a bit bland for the spice lovers!
Here, we present aloo finger chips, with a dash of spices that is sure to please the desi palate! In order to get the perfect crispness outside and the right softness inside, make sure you do not overcook the potatoes.
Serve these homemade masala French fries as an accompaniment to Burgers and Sandwiches along with virgin mint cucumber mojito.
Tips for masala French fries. 1. Do not cut the potato fingers in advance and keep. 2. Once you deep-fry the fingers make sure you add the masalas quickly and toss fast or else the masalas will not stick to the fries. 3. Serve the masala fries immediately to avoid sogginess. 4. The potato peels can be deep-fried, masalas can be sprinkled, mixed and enjoyed.
Enjoy masala French fries recipe | crispy masala fries | aloo finger chips | homemade masala French fries | with step by step photos.
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Preparation Time
5 Mins
Cooking Time
10 Mins
Total Time
15 Mins
Makes
1 cups
Ingredients
For Masala French Fries
1 1/4 cups potato fingers
oil for deep-frying
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp roasted cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1/4 tsp black salt (sanchal)
salt to taste
Method
- To make masala french fries, heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai, add the potato fingers and deep-fry till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides.
- Drain on an absorbent paper, sprinkle the chilli powder, cumin seeds powder, black salt and salt over it and toss gently.
- Serve the masala french fries immediately.
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Masala French fries is made of 1/4 cups potato fingers, oil for deep-frying, 1/2 tsp chilli powder, 1/2 tsp roasted cumin seeds (jeera) powder, 1/4 tsp black salt (sanchal) and salt to taste. See below image of list of ingredients for masala French fries.
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Masala French fries is made of 1/4 cups potato fingers, oil for deep-frying, 1/2 tsp chilli powder, 1/2 tsp roasted cumin seeds (jeera) powder, 1/4 tsp black salt (sanchal) and salt to taste. See below image of list of ingredients for masala French fries.
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Potato fingers are referred to thin long strips of potato, which are of approx. 1/2" thickness. To make potato fingers, wash the potatoes well.
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Peel the potato using a peeler.
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Place the potato on a chopping board horizontally and cut it into medium sized slices vertically using a sharp knife. You will get approx. 5 to 6 slices.
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From each slice cut approximately 4 fingers. Using a sharp knife. We need 1 1/4 cups potato fingers.
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Potato fingers are referred to thin long strips of potato, which are of approx. 1/2" thickness. To make potato fingers, wash the potatoes well.
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For the masala French fries recipe | crispy masala fries | aloo finger chips | homemade masala French fries, heat oil in a deep non-stick pan.
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Put the potato fingers one by one or else the oil might splutter or the potato fingers would stick to each other while frying. Fry till they turn crisp and golden brown in colour from all the sides.
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Remove the French fries with the help of a slotted spoon and drain on absorbent paper.
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Transfer them into a deep bowl.
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Immediately add 1/2 tsp chilli powder. you can reduce the spice if you wish to.
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Add 1/2 tsp roasted cumin seeds (jeera) powder.
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Add 1/4 tsp black salt (sanchal).
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Add salt to taste.
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Toss well. you can either toss it with 2 spoons or with your hands.
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Serve immediately with tomato ketchup.
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For the masala French fries recipe | crispy masala fries | aloo finger chips | homemade masala French fries, heat oil in a deep non-stick pan.
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Do not cut the potato fingers in advance and keep.
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Once you deep-fry the fingers make sure you add the masalas quickly and toss fast or else the masalas will not stick to the fries.
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Serve the masala fries immediately to avoid sogginess.
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The peels that we did not used can be deep-fried, masalas can be topped mixed and enjoyed.
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Do not cut the potato fingers in advance and keep.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 431 cal |
| Protein | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g |
| Fiber | 1.9 g |
| Fat | 36.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 12.1 mg |
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Sylvester
March 13, 2025, midnight
Yes very delicious
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks. We are delighted you loved the recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.
Leena_Dhoot
March 13, 2025, midnight
excellent tips provided for crispy fries! A lip smacking dish just got better with all the indian masalas! yummy!
Gandhi Dhwani
March 13, 2025, midnight
Who dosen''t like french fries? Everyone does and so do i.. It is my most favourite tit-bit.. masala makes it even more tastier. these spicy fries are just fab!
Janki Shah
March 13, 2025, midnight
I love french fries but worried about too much calories and carbohydrate you solve the problem of calories by low fat fries option but what about carbohydrates for diabetics
Ankitha Shetty
March 13, 2025, midnight
Wow It?s delicious Thank you so much.
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