Kitchen Tantra

Saffron Treated Potato Fry:

Saffron infused Potato Fry. Saffron-Potato Roast. Baby Potato Fry. Kesar Alu Fry. Kesar Aloo Sabzi. Kumkama Poo Thooviya – Urulai Varuval. Kumkuma Poo-Urulaikizhangu Varuval.

Ingredients:

Baby potatoes – ¼ kilo
Saffron ½ spoon
Milk – few spoons
Salt
Lemon juice 1 spoon
White pepper powder 1 spoon
Butter ½ stick or ghee 1 small cup.

For Garnishing:

Black pepper powder ¼ spoon
Chili or paprika powder ¼ spoon.

Method:

Peel the baby potatoes carefully….without affecting the shape.

Cook this potato with limited water. When the potatoes are 3/4th done. Remove them from stove. Strain and drain the water.

Meanwhile…soak saffron in few spoons of milk. Maybe soak ahead(at least 2 hours) Then using mortar and pestle, gently tap the saffron strands and grind it.

In a wide, heavy bottomed pan, heat butter.( If you use iron skillet….its well and good.)

When it is smoky hot, add potatoes and fry them. Allow it to stand over medium heat for long time. Maybe each side of the potato should be left for at least 5-6 minutes.(Never stitch over high heat or try to lid this set up.)

When the potatoes are almost done, add saffron, salt and white pepper. Give a quick turn to all the sides. Let the ingredients coat well.

Transfer these to display ware. Garnish with paprika and pepper powders.

Serve steaming warm as a snack or appetizer or as a side dish.

Labels: Potato