A lesson I learnt from my mother who was an army wife that you should be prepared to make something quick and with basic ingredients to entertain sudden guests . Also lot of time army cantonments used to be cut off from the main city and you had to do what you had with you at home. The basic rule that one follows is not to run off potatoes and onions at home.
This is simple recipe of Baby potato starter. It is big hit in our house and I get loads of complements on the same. It is easy to pack in kids tiffin also.
Method
- Soak about 20 baby potatoes with skin. This step helps to clean the dirt nicely
- Wash them nicely so that there are no traces of dust
- Boil them in pressure cooker with one whistle and slow flame for 5-7 min or boil in a pan with water for 15 min. Please note this step is crucial as you cannot over cook the potatoes or have the skin peeling off
- Let them cool for 5- 10 min .
- Pick each potato and press them between palms to make it a flat structure as shown in the pic below. Please note the skin should be intact
- Shallow fry or sauté them with olive oil till crisp
- Remove from fire and sprinkle lemon juice, salt, chilli powder, chat masala and amchur powder
They are ready to be served. Simple and easy.
Serving tip you can keep the potatoes boiled and pressed and sauté them hot when you want to serve. If you do not want to stand in-front of the gas during the party then grill them in the oven for 10-15 min.
Awesome simple recipe. Tried the same with even colocasia (Arbi) and that came out well too!
Sounds like an easy n simple yet delicious recipe! Will definately try! Tnx
Looks simple and delicious. Would surely try at home.
delicious and simple recipe. tried with hari chutney. awesome
Another Good one
Loved this recipe, amazing dish, will surely consider this for next party at home 🙂
Keep posting such quick and yummy recipes 🙂