Punjabi cuisine

Aloo ke Masaledar Lacche

Ingredients :
1/2 tsp red chili powder 1/2 tsp chat Masala
8 big size potatoes Oil for frying  
1/2 tsp cumin powder
salt to taste  
1/4 tsp dry mango powder    

Preparation :
  • Take off the potatoes, wash and cut into fine matchsticks or grate.
  • Soak in cold water for at least 1 hour, changing the water twice.
  • Remove and pat dry on a towel.
  • Heat up the oil in a kadhai over moderate heat.
  • Mix in a handful of potato matchsticks at a time and fry, stirring constantly to keep them separate.
  • Remove when they are pale golden and spread on an absorbent paper to take off excess oil.
  • Mix everything salt, red chili powder, cumin powder, dry mango powder and chat masala.
  • Sprinkle this Masala mixture over the fried potatoes while they are still hot.
  • Serve like that or cool and store in an airtight container.
  • It will keep for a week.