ramyaramesh3007These easy-to-make irresistible crispy roasted potatoes are seasoned with spices and baked to golden brown perfection!
These crispy masala roasted potatoes can be made vegan in a hot minute with the right spices and cooking method of potatoes. They are absolutely crunchy, delicious and addictive.
Here are my tips on how you can master this dish for your next family gathering:
Parboil your potatoes
Parboiling your baby potatoes allows your potatoes to get crispy on the outside. If you skip this step, chances are that the outside skin remains rough and you won’t get that crunchiness. For this recipe, you would need to boil the potatoes in salted water for about 10 minutes.
Shake em’ up!
Toss your desired spices on the potatoes and cover the lid – shake them until the spices are evenly coated on the potatoes and they have a ‘fluffy’ appearance. Then, all you have to do is heat the oil up in a baking tray add those potatoes in and bake them to perfection.
It’s all in the spices
To get potatoes to taste ultra flavourful and addictive, you need to include these ingredients:
- Vinegar or lemon juice – for acidity
- Olive oil – use a generous amount for maximum crisp
- Spices – kashmiri chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin, garam masala and hing (asafoetida)
This recipe is gluten free (use pure asafoetida – not with wheat flour mixed in) and allium free!
Crispy Masala Roasted Potatoes
Ingredients
- 6 medium potatoes
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garam masala
- pinch asafoetida
- salt
- black pepper
Garnish
- fried curry leaves or chopped coriander
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200C.
- Peel potatoes and cut them into sizeable cubes. If using baby potatoes, simply halve them. If using larger potatoes, cut them into 1-1.5 inch cubes.
- Bring water in a pot to a boil and add 2 tsp salt.
- Add in the potatoes and cook for 10 minutes. Drain excess water.
- Transfer to a bowl and add your spices. Cover with a lid and toss them until well combined. The potatoes should have a fluffy texture.
- Add some olive oil to a baking tray and place the tray in the oven for 10 minutes for oil to heat up. Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on the tray.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-35 minutes, turning the potatoes halfway through the cooking time. The potatoes should be golden brown and crispy on the outside when done.
- Once out of the oven, sprinkle with crispy curry leaves. Enjoy!