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Masala Fries with Cilantro Lime Dipping Sauce

Homemade French fries seasoned with an Indian spice blend and served up with a chutney style cilantro lime dipping sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Fusion
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 346kcal
Author: Courtney

Equipment

  • large sheet pan
  • mini food processor

Ingredients

Masala Fries

  • 2 lbs russet potato
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1.5 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 4 tablespoon avocado oil or other cooking oil

Dipping sauce

  • 2⁄3 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 lime zest and juice of
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 cup loosely packed cilantro
  • 2 Tablespoons mint leaves

Instructions

  • Cut the potatoes into ⅓ inch slices then cut into fries.
  • Place the fries in a large bowl and fill with cold water. Let the fries soak for about 20 minutes while the oven heat up if you can.
  • Strain the fries then pat dry with a kitchen towel or paper towel then add them to a dry bowl and toss with the garam masala, paprika, curry powder, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt and oil.
  • Place the fries on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper taking care to make sure they are in a single layer and have some space between them. You may need two baking sheets.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes turning halfway through.
  • While the fries bake, make the dipping sauce by placing the yogurt, lime juice and zest, garlic clove, cilantro and mint in a mini food processor and processing until smooth.

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 615mg | Potassium: 1096mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 678IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg