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Spicy oven baked french fries loaded with peppers, cucumber and dressings with chopped herbs on a wooden board
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Chaat Masala Baked Homemade Fries

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Yield: 3 people
Why buy ready-made when you can make the best Oven Baked French Fries at home. Thin strips of potatoes tossed in olive oil, chaat masala spices and baked to perfection. Served with a scattering of rainbow vegetables and drizzels of vegan ranch, tamarind chutney and fresh mint.

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Ingredients
 

  • 3 potatoes, 530 g, yellow-skinned, large, washed, peeled and cut into quarter inch sticks. You could use a food processor for this step.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 tbsp chaat masala, powder
  • 2 tsp chilli powder
  • ½ cucumber, small, washed, chopped into small cubes
  • ½ red pepper, small, washed, chopped into small cubes
  • ½ jalapeno, washed, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup tamarind paste, you could use ready-made tamarind chutney
  • ½ cup water, warm, to make tamarind chutney
  • 3 tbsp vegan ranch
  • ¼ cup mint, fresh, washed, finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare the potatoes: wash, peel and cut into french fries using a food processor or use a knife to cut the potatoes into 1/4 inch sticks. Soak in water for at least 30 minutes. After this time, drain and dry the potato strips thoroughly using a clean tea towel.
  • Lay potato strips on a large baking tray lined with parchment paper. Add oil, chaat masala and chilli powder, and use your hands to coat all the potato strips with the oil and spices.
  • Spread the potatoes into a single layer on the baking tray, and send to bake at for 50 minutes on the middle shelf in your oven.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the toppings, ranch dressing (https://shahzadidevje.com/5-easy-and-healthy-salad-dressing-recipes/) and tamarind chutney. Combine tamarind paste with warm water and mix thoroughly. Remove any stones, strings or lumps.
  • Once the french fries are baked, transfer to a tray, top with chopped vegetables and jalapeno, and drizzle with ranch dressing and tamarind chutney. Garnish with mint and serve immediately. Best enjoyed hot.

Notes

Crispy and flavorful: Mastering the art of perfect oven-baked fries!

  • Start by choosing yellow flesh potatoes like local Ontario ones. Make sure they're thoroughly washed, scrubbed, and peeled. For uniform fries, you want to use a food processor or a sharp knife to cut them into thin strips. 
  • To prevent sogginess, soak the cut potatoes in tap water for 30 minutes, then pat them dry on a clean tea towel. When it comes to oil, use an adequate amount for that desired crispness—extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil work great, or you can use an air fryer with less oil.
  • Use an adequate amount of oil - to help give the french fries a certain amount of crispness in the oven. This recipe uses simple extra virgin olive oil, though you could lean on an air fryer and use a lesser amount of oil.
  • Now, let's add some flavour! Give your fries a desi (South Asian) twist by adding chaat masala and red chilli powder. Chaat masala is a tangy and spicy spice mix commonly used in Indian and Pakistani cooking. Coat each potato stick with this delightful blend for an explosion of taste.
  • Lastly, to ensure crispy results spread the fries out on an extra-large baking tray lined with parchment paper. Now you're all set to send them in the oven.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 317kcal (16%)Carbohydrates: 49g (16%)Protein: 7g (14%)Fat: 11g (17%)Saturated Fat: 2g (10%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 64mg (3%)Potassium: 1162mg (33%)Fiber: 9g (36%)Sugar: 9g (10%)Vitamin A: 1266IU (25%)Vitamin C: 75mg (91%)Calcium: 63mg (6%)Iron: 3mg (17%)

Keep in mind that the nutritional values provided are approximations and suggestions, and might fluctuate depending on ingredient variations, portion sizes, and recipe adjustments. This nutrition facts table cannot account for your individual needs. Your body — including your hunger and satiety cues — change daily. It's perfectly fine to eat more or less on different days. Instead of letting food guilt take over, consider mindful eating.

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Cuisine: Desi, ethnic recipe, Fusion, Indian
Course: Salad, Side
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