Andhra Potato Fry

Andhra Potato Fry

Andhra Potato Fry

Veg Vegan

Diced potato cooked dry with mustard seeds, curry leaves, turmeric, and red chilli — a beloved everyday side dish eaten with dal and rice.

Cuisines

Andhra Telangana

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Total: 35 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

3 medium potatoes
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 pinch asafoetida
8-10 curry leaves
2 tablespoons chopped onions
2 teaspoons red chili powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  4. 4 Add cumin seeds and asafoetida, stir for a few seconds.
  5. 5 Add curry leaves and chopped onions, sauté until onions are translucent.
  6. 6 Add the diced potatoes and stir well.
  7. 7 Sprinkle red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt over the potatoes.
  8. 8 Mix everything well to coat the potatoes with the spices.
  9. 9 Cover the pan and cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are cooked and crispy.
  10. 10 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a spicier version, add a few crushed garlic cloves along with the onions.