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Took Patata (Double Fried Potato)

Every evening I sit & wonder, "what do I make today?". Soon, I reach for the laptop and start browsing for something "new"! :) Thats how I got this yummy & easy Sindhi snack from Alka's Sindhi Rasoi. Thank you Alka. :)

I learnt that Took Patata (Double fried potato) is generally served with Kadhi Chawal but is also enjoyed as an evening snack. So, here I am starting off with the recipe. :)

Ingredients
  • Potatoes: 3
  • Salt
  • Turmeric powder: 1/4 t
  • Coriander powder: 1/2 t
  • Red chilly powder: 1/4 t
  • Amchoor powder(Dry mango powder): 1/4 t
  • Oil for frying

Method
  • Peel the potatoes and slice them into four.
  • Slit them(not too deep) in criss- cross pattern.
  • Sprinkle salt over the slit potatoes and keep aside for 2 mins.
  • Wash them with some water and pat dry.
  • Heat oil  in a pan and gently slide the potatoes into the oil.
  • Fry on high flame for a min.
  • Lower heat, cover the pan with a lid and continue cooking the potatoes till well cooked.
  • Remove from fry.
  • Flatten the slices very softly.
  • You can do this by pressing the slices (which has been placed on a cutting board/plate) with a plate or with the palm of your hands (Optional).
  • Be sure not to crush the potatoes.
  • Slide the slices again into the hot oil and fry on high heat until they turn a golden brown.
  • Remove oil from pan (leave the potatoes in the pan).
  • Sprinkle little salt (as needed) and rest of the masalas and mix well.
  • Serve hot and crispy.

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