Masala Chips
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Masala Chips
Description
This recipe starts by cooking frozen French fries until crispy, ideally in an air fryer for convenience. Meanwhile, a masala sauce is prepared by softening onions with garlic and ginger pastes, then stirring in a blend of curry powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper to build aromatic heat. Adding ketchup and water creates a thick sauce that simmers to enhance flavor concentration. The cooked chips are then tossed thoroughly in the masala sauce to evenly coat each piece.
The dish offers a bold, spiced flavor with a mix of savory, tangy, and mildly spicy notes from the curry and cayenne. It works well as a snack or side, especially for those who appreciate Indian-inspired flavors on a familiar fried potato base.
Options include adding turmeric for earthiness and color, adjusting spice levels by increasing cayenne or fresh chilies, or substituting ketchup and water with passata for a different sauce texture. Using evenly sized chips ensures uniform cooking and texture.
Ingredients
- 200 g frozen French fries
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion small
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoon ketchup
- 3 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Cook 200 g Frozen chips according to the packet instructions. We cooked ours in an air fryer to make it quicker.
- While the chips are cooking prepare the masala. Heat 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil in a pan and add 1 Onion and 1 teaspoon Garlic and ginger paste. Cook on low until the onions have softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add 1 teaspoon Curry powder, 1 teaspoon Cumin and 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper. Stir, continuing to cook for a further minute.
- Add 2 tablespoon Ketchup and 3 tablespoon Water and mix well. Simmer until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked chips to the sauce and mix well.
Notes
- Turmeric can be added alongside the spices for added color and earthiness.
- Adjust the cayenne and add fresh chilies to increase the heat level to your preference.
- Choose uniform-sized frozen chips to ensure even cooking; higher quality brands are preferred.
- You may substitute ketchup and water with 50ml of passata for a different sauce style.
- Combine the chips with the masala sauce while the fries are still hot and crispy for best absorption.
- Homemade chips can be used instead of frozen for a fully homemade version.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 704mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 524IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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