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Crispy Masala Potato | Baked Masala Potato Chips

Published: Jan 23, 2022 · Modified: Feb 21, 2022 by FeastwithSafiya · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Perfect for a Game-day snack or an appetizer. My Ammi’s(mother) crispy masala potato recipe. My entire family loves eating these crispy potatoes with Gujarati Kadhi Khichdi. Baked and pan-fried recipe with tips and tricks for perfect potatoes.

crispy masala potato recipe. Baking and stovetop cooking method.

Story Behind Crispy Masala Potato Recipe

My mother pan-fries these potatoes to serve them next to Kadhi-Khichdi. I have never come across any other family serving crispy potatoes with Kadhi Khichdi other than mine lol. Let me know in the comments if your family has the same kadhi-potato tradition.

To make my life easier with kids and for the sake of those lazy days, I like to bake them instead of pan-frying. If you want to pan-fry, then you do you. I have added instructions for baking and pan-frying.

Culture Fun Fact

Gujaratis(Western Indians) have an officially assigned day for ”Kadhi Khichdi” for their 5-day marriage ceremonies.

Idaho or Yukon gold potatoes for Indian spiced recipe.

What's in this Masala Potato Recipe?

This recipe makes a great super bowl snack with a slight kick of spices. It can be made ahead and it is gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian.

  • Potatoes: I have used Yukon gold, Idaho(russet), and red potatoes for this recipe. Yukon tends to break very easily while pan-frying and flipping on a baking sheet. Red and Russet seem to hold the shape while creating perfectly crispy chips. The choice is yours!
Healthy baked potato chips recipe.
  • Oil: I like to use olive oil for cooking. My Ammi always used peanut oil for this recipe. Vegetable oil would work great as well.
  • Kashmiri Red Chili Powder: The only chili powder you'll find in my pantry. All of my recipes use Kashmiri red chili powder. It gives the food a bright red color and it is a moderately spicy taste.
  • Cumin-Coriander Powder: A blend of toasted cumin and coriander powder. Don't skip adding this ;).
  • Turmeric Powder: I am adding ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder to this recipe.
  • Salt: any table salt would work. I am using Himalayan salt but table salt would work great as well. You'll have to adjust the quantity.
soak the potatoes in hot water.
baking masala potatoes evenly.

Tips for Crispy Masala Potatoes:

  • Rinse thinly sliced potatoes a couple of times with warm water. Rinsing sliced potatoes gets rid of excess starch.
  • Soak the sliced potatoes in hot water for 5 to 15 minutes before baking or pan-frying for crispy potatoes.
  • Pat dry the sliced potatoes well before baking or frying.
  • Firm Russet potatoes are the best for making crispy potato chips.
  • Add Kashmiri chili powder while baking the chips for a smokey flavor.
  • Sprinkle Kashmiri chili powder after baking the chips for a non-smokey flavor.
  • For pan-fried potatoes, shallow fry them on medium-high heat with ¼ cup oil in a Cast Iron skillet, steel skillet, or a Wok. You won't get a good crispy texture with non-stick or enameled skillets.
crispy potato chips recipe for game day.

What to serve Masala Potato with:

My mother always served these potatoes with Kadhi and Chawal(plain rice) or khichdi.

These crispy potatoes can be served as a snack with chutney raita (yogurt sauce) as well.

masala crispy potato chips recipe.

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crispy masala potato recipe. Baking and stovetop cooking method.

Crispy Masala Potato | Baked Masala Potato Chips

Safiya
Best crispy masala potato chips recipe. Great as a side dish next to kadhi chawal! It also makes a great snack. Perfect for Game Day!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 5
Calories 245 kcal
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Ingredients 

  • 5 medium Idaho potatoes , russet
  • A generous drizzle of oil , or 4 tablespoons
  • 1 teaspoon cumin-coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon salt , or to taste
  • A pinch of Chaat masala , optional
  • Water for washing, cleaning and soaking the potatoes

For Shallow Frying Option

  • ¼ cup oil

Instructions 

Baked Crispy Masala Potatoes

  • Thoroughly wash and scrub the potatoes under running water.
  • Remove the peels with a peeler or a carving knife. You may keep the skin on if you like.
  • Thinly slice the potatoes with a knife or use a mandolin. Rinse them with warm water a couple of times.
  • Soak the sliced potatoes in hot water for 5 to 15 minutes. This will help cook crispy potatoes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400F. Spray a large baking sheet with oil or line it with aluminum foil.
  • Drain the water and pat dry the potato slices completely. Drizzle oil on potatoes and toss them well.
  • Add salt, turmeric, cumin-coriander, and Kashmiri chili powder for smokey potatoes. Sprinkle chili powder after baking for non-smokey flavors. Toss and combine the spices.
  • Transfer the potato slices to a lined baking sheet and spread them evenly. If needed spread them on two baking sheets.
  • Bake it at 400 F for 18 to 20 minutes or until crispy. If needed turn the chips around 10 minutes for even cooking. Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl.
  • Sprinkle Chaat Masala and Kashmiri Chili powder(if not added while baking). Toss well to combine the spices.
  • Serve as a snack, side dish, or appetizer.

Shallow Fried Potatoes

  • Follow 1-4 instructions from baking instructions.
  • Heat ¼ cup oil in a large wok or a cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat.
  • Add pat dried thinly sliced potatoes. Add salt and turmeric powder. Stir gently with a flat metal spatula. Let potatoes cook on one side for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Turn the potatoes and cook on another side until golden and cooked through. Stir in between for even cooking and crispy texture. Turn the heat down to low-medium.
  • Add cumin-coriander powder and Kashmiri chili powder to potatoes. Toss or stir gently and coat the spices.
  • Transfer the chip to a large bowl. Sprinkle Chaat Masala and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 245kcal ,Carbohydrates: 33.8g ,Protein: 3.7g ,Fat: 11.2g ,Saturated Fat: 1.5g ,Sodium: 251mg ,Potassium: 880mg ,Fiber: 5.3g ,Sugar: 2.5g ,Calcium: 21mg ,Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is sourced from a third-party application and should be considered as approximate figures for reference purposes only.

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