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Thursday, February 4, 2010

FINGER CHIPS & A TWO-IN-ONE

This is a two-in-one recipe. Finger chips and a stir fry curry with that.

INGREDIENTS:
( For finger chips)

Potatoes - 1/2 kg.
Salt - as per taste

Pepper powder - 1 tsp.
Oil - 2 cups


METHOD:
Wash and peel potatoes. Cut into finger long pieces and immerse in a vessel of water. Dissolve salt in 4 tablespoons of water.


Take out a handful from water while frying and pat it dry using a clean towel. Heat oil, and deep fry the potatoes. Sprinkle little salt water while frying. Don't worry it will not burst. The salt spreads evenly when done like this. It will be like in the photo.

Take out when crispy and transfer it to a plate. Use kitchen tissue to remove excess oil.

Repeat with all the cut potatoes. Sprinkle pepper powder and serve hot.


INGREDIENTS:
( FOR THE STIR FRY)

Finger chips(plain) - 2 cups

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp.

Pepper powder - 1/2 tsp.
Oil - 1 tsp.

METHOD: Heat oil, add turmeric powder and pepper powder, saute for a second and add the finger chips Mix well and saute for a while. Serve hot. This goes well with south indian platter.

29 comments :

  1. Nice idea of stir fry with finger chips...will definitely try this :)

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  2. I want that plate of spiced up finger chips...perfect to munch in wid ketchup

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  3. lovely and crispy finger chips with a nice click.

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  4. Wow.. this is my all time favorite snack. Very neatly cut and presented. Crispy and yummy :)

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  5. Looks delicious! Love homemade fries! I like that quick stir fry - will go great with lemon rasam...wow!

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  6. i like plain finger chips as well as adding pepper to it...looks very crispy and perfect...

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  7. I have seen the man doing the sprinkling of salt water in A1 Chips and Hotchips places. Wondered why they do it that way. now I understand.
    Mouthwatering fingerchips.

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  8. Finger chips looks amazing, never tried making out stir fry with finger chips, kids will definitely love this...yumm!!

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  9. Yummy yummy finger chips ,looks delicious.

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  10. Wow....loved the recipe...so glad to see it here...

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  11. nice one..yummy....i too make in the same way

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  12. woo looks great..no doubt kids will surly love it...even adults too :)

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  13. WOW!!! lovely..... My hunger pangs are cursing me for not letting them calm down..... & here I see these well made chips.... Hmmm...... & Thanks for sharing your love on my post...... U have an awesome collection of preps here.. Thanks for introducing you to me.... I am always hunting for more yummy preps around.... And the number is infinite..... Hope 2 c u around more often....

    And Yes I loved your Carnatic music post too.... I have passed my juniors & done my seniors, but did not write an exam.... So kinda... ditched....myself... then, when I had to..... But I did it with all senses so no repents....

    Ash...
    (http://asha-oceanichope.blogspot.com/)

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  14. My kids love this.Yummy snack to munch any time

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  15. hey shanti very nice stir fry with finger chips, luks yummy, nice n simple

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  16. looks so crispy..love the click too

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  17. Both the variations are so perfect you should send them to snacks event, check the rules here http://divya-dilse.blogspot.com/2010/02/sunday-snacks-healthy-snacks.html

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  18. wooow.. nice one!!.. I like this sooo much!!.. reminds me of french fries.. looks very good:)

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  19. my all time fav.looks great shantiji.

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  20. Looks so yummy and mouthwatering. You got a wonderful cooking sense. May God Bless You.

    krish

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  21. My daughter's greatest carving!!, I am doing this today, I use chilli powder or pepper & garlic, mm.., looks so perfect, They look so Gorgeous

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  22. Crispy and crunchy chips...here in U K we sprinkle some vinegar....:))

    Joy Of Cooking

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  23. Looks crispy and delicious...

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  24. I love finger chips! They can be eaten at any moment. I'd ratter homemade food, so I think your blog and recipe are so nice. Thanks for this shanthi!

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  25. sounds too good...The fingers made through above method will be soft. You need new crop of potatoes for the same. The fingers should be first frozen at -18 degree. Then they should be fried directly . The oil should be at high temp.

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  26. thank yop 4 give ur resipies

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