Crispy from the outside and soft from the inside, these masala smashed potatoes are perfect as a snack or appetiser. They are also great as a side with your main meals. Gluten-free and vegan, these crispy potatoes are so easy to make and can be customised as per your liking and preference. Baby potatoes flavoured with spices, smashed and baked/air-fried until crispy is a definite winner.
Ingredients750 grams baby potatoes
2 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon chilli powder
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon garlic powder optional
½ teaspoon sugar
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Coriander leaves for garnish
1 teaspoon chaat masala optional
Method- Wash and clean the potatoes. Place them in a large pot with sufficient water
- Boil until the potatoes are just done (around 18-20 minutes)
- Transfer to cold water and let it cool for 5 minutes
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, coriander powder, turmeric, chilli powder, garam masala, garlic powder, sugar, and salt. Mix well
- Once the potatoes are cooled, add the oil and spice mixture
- Mix well making sure all the potatoes are coated well.
To Bake in Oven- Preheat oven at 200 C (390 F)
- Place the potatoes onto a baking tray
- Take a fork and smash the potatoes thinly, taking care, not to beak them
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes
- Garnish with chaat masala, lemon juice, and coriander leavePreheat oven at 200 C (390 F)
- Place the potatoes onto a baking tray
- Take a fork and smash the potatoes thinly, taking care, not to beak them
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes
- Garnish with chaat masala, lemon juice, and coriander leaves.
To Make in Air Fryer- Brush the air fryer basket with few drops of oil
- Place the potatoes in the basket
- Take a fork and smash the potatoes thinly, taking care, not to beak them
- Air fry at 200 C (390 F) for 8-10 minutes
- Garnish with chaat masala, lemon juice, and coriander leaves.
To Make on a Stovetop
- Add 1 teaspoon oil on a tawa or griddle
- Place the potatoes on the tawa
- Take a fork and smash the potatoes thinly, taking care, not to beak them
- Place on high heat and fry until they are golden (5-6 minutes)
- Carefully flip them and fry until both sides are golden
- Garnish with chaat masala, lemon juice, and coriander leaves.