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Aloo fry / Potato Fry... one easy , simple and very common side dish that can be prepared in a jiffy . Paired with Dal / Rasam / Curd Rice they are irresistible , absolute finger licking .. actually even with Roti.

For bachelors n beginners, this South Indian Style Potato fry recipe is like a blessing, a perfect comfort food. There are little chances to err and the end result most of the time is finger-licking. Do try and enjoy !!

You can check few more simple stir fry recipes like baby potato fry , aloo tawa fry , brocolli fry , Bhindi fry , sweet potato stir fry etc

Potato Fry Video Recipe

About The Recipe

Aloo fry / Potato Fry… one easy , simple and very common side dish that can be prepared in a jiffy ; hardly takes 20 mins to make . Paired with Dal/ Rasam/ Curd rice they are irresistible .. actually even with Roti .

For bachelors n beginners, this South Indian Style Potato fry recipe is like a blessing. There are little chances to err and the end result most of the time is finger-licking. I know many of us know how to make ” Potato Fry ” .. but for people who are new bees to kitchen … i am sure this step by step explanation would help. There are many ways one can make Aloo fry .. i had shared earlier one method ; and today i am showing another simple yet delicious version. My kids lovvvveeee Aloo fry to the core .. After all who doesn’t lie Potatoes 🙂 . Do try and enjoy…

Potato Fry Recipe with step by step photos :

• Wash and Peel off the skin from the potatoes . Slice them into slightly thick slices and dice them into small pieces as shown in the picture .

• Add it to water immediately to avoid browning. Keep it immersed in water until you start cooking .

• When ready to use , discard water , drain potatoes well and use .

• Take a heavy bottom kadai or pan , preferably cast iron . Add 2-3 tbsp Oil . Once hot , add a tsp mustard and let it splutter . Add a pinch of hing and few curry leaves . Let the curry leaves get crisp.

• Add the drained diced potatoes to the pan and saute for 2-3 mins. Add 1/2 tsp haldi , salt and combine .

• Cover and cook for 5-6 mins on medium flame . Stir in between and continue to cook the potatoes covered .

• After 5-6 mins , potatoes would have cooked 75 % . Add 1.5 tsp Dhania powder , 1/2 tsp Jeera powder , 1-2 tsp Chilli powder , combine well. If required drizzle 1-2 tsp Oil .

• Simmer for 4-5 mins , let the potatoes get crisp . Toss in between .

• After few minutes , you will notice that potatoes are well roasted and golden brownish spots starts appearing here & there .

• Aloo fry is ready to enjoy . Serve with Dal rice / rasam rice / curd rice etc .

Points to note while making Aloo Fry :

• Usage of Cast iron kadai or pan gives the best result while making Potato fry .
• Keep the flame on medium initially and low medium
  towards the end stirring in between to get a well roasted crispy potato fry .
• Peel , cut potatoes into small medium chunks , keep it immersed in water until you start cooking to avoid browning
• Instead of adding dhania powder , jeera powder , chilli powder etc as a variation you can add rasam powder or sambar powder .
• As a variation , if you want you can precook the potatoes partially in cooker , dice and later toss them in spices .
• To make it more crispier , lastly can add a tsp rice flour and toss .