11/1/10

Chatpatay Methay Alu - Spicy Sweet Potato Fries





Ingredients and Method:

1 medium sweet potato
Oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
Dash of asofoetida or hing
2 small green chillies
Salt/Sugar
2 to 4 tsps of coarsely ground roasted peanuts
1 tsp of Garlic Coconut Chutney or Dash of garlic powder

Wash and peel the sweet potato and cut it in small lengthwise pieces. Heat oil, add cumin seeds. When they sputter, add green chillies (slit lengthwise).  Turn the heat low so that the green chillies turn a bit crispy.  But make sure the cumin seeds do not burn.  Add the asofoetia.  Add the cut sweet potato and give it a stir.  Turn the heat on medium and let the potato fries cook. Keep stirring or tossing the ingredients in the pan (stir fry style) to prevent the potato from sticking.  When you think the potatoes are almost cooked, add the coarsely ground peanuts and garlic/coconut chutney.  Add salt and sugar. Toss around and check for final doneness. Remove from heat. Sprinkle some lime juice (freshly squeezed) and garnish with cilantro. 

Note:
1. Use a dry grinder to coarsely grind the peanuts. I basically used the Dry Roasted Salty Peanuts.
2. I used already prepared Lasoon Chutney (Garlic/Coconut Dry Powder). But if you do not have that just substitute with garlic powder and some shredded coconut instead.

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