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Masala Chips
5 from 24 votes

Masala Chips

Masala Chips are spiced potato chips coated in a flavorful Indian-inspired topping made from sautéed onions, garlic, ginger, and a blend of spices such as curry powder, paprika, cumin, and garam masala. The dish is finished with tomato paste and ketchup, coating the chips with a warm, aromatic sauce. Garnished with fresh chili and coriander, it offers a textured, spicy snack or side dish that can be made with baked, fried, or air-fried chips.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 425 kcal
Course: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: African, Indian, British

Ingredients

  • 500 grams potato chips approximately 1.1 pounds, can substitute fries, oven chips, or air fryer French fries
  • 2 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 1 onion peeled and finely diced, medium-sized
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika sweet or smoked is ok to use, powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic (crushed or finely diced)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger crushed or finely diced, fresh
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 4 tablespoon tomato ketchup
  • ½ teaspoon salt (use more or less, to taste)
  • Chili pepper finely chopped - to garnish, 2 small; optional; deseed for less heat
  • Coriander finely chopped - to garnish, aka cilantro; a few stalks

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the chips according to your preferred method (bake, fry, or air fry them).
  2. While the chips (French fries) are cooking, heat oil in a medium-sized pan or skillet, add the diced onion, and fry for about one minute, or until translucent and fragrant. Take care not to burn them.
  3. Next, add the curry powder, paprika powder, cumin powder, garam masala, black pepper, and salt, then combine. Stir in the garlic and ginger and fry for about a minute or until fragrant. Next, add the tomato paste and ketchup (tomato sauce) then combine. Reduce the heat to a low, and allow this to simmer for 5 minutes, turning from time to time. You can add 1-2 extra tablespoons of cooking oil, ketchup, or water if the pan or skillet feels too dry.
  4. Reduce the heat to a low, and allow this to simmer for 5 minutes, turning from time to time. Stir in the cooked chips or french fries, allow to cook for a further 2-5 minutes, then serve. Garnish with sliced chilis (optional) and chopped coriander.

Notes

  • Air frying chips reduces calories significantly while still providing a crispy base for masala coating.
  • Adjust the spice quantity and types to match your preferred heat level and flavor profile.
  • If the sauce seems too dry, add additional oil, ketchup, or water to maintain the right consistency.
  • Serve Masala Chips immediately to enjoy the best texture and flavor.

Nutrition Information

Calories 425kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 16g (80%) Sodium 1073mg (45%) Potassium 693mg (15%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 269IU (5%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 425

% Daily Value*

Calories 425kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 16g 80%
Sodium 1073mg 45%
Potassium 693mg 15%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 269IU 5%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.