‘Chilli’-ng with the Potatoes
I adore chilli chicken – give me chilli chicken for breakfast, lunch, dinner and I would be a happy soul. Methinks, that can be said for chilli potato too now.
Chilli chicken is an Indo-Chinese dish popular among the masses. Found at street-side food joints being served on flimsy plastic plates or at a fine dining restaurant, looking too pretty to be eaten, the chilli chicken is everyone’s heartthrob.
Much to my surprise, and the delight of vegetarian friends, I found out chilli chicken has a cousin, the chilli potato. Manu, the owner of our accommodation in Munnar, served his version of the chilli potato on a cool summer evening, paired with a glass of wine. My taste buds did the jiggy-whiggy as I savoured the crispy piece of potato, coated with the sauces, the flavours of garlic and ginger taking me to taste heaven.
True to myself, I demanded he share the recipe. I might have scared the gentle chap, but he did send across his version of the chilli potato a few days ago.
I’ve made some changes to his version – mostly in the proportion of sauces because my father can’t handle too much of the tanginess. Which means you can do the same and better! Like your kitchen and you be the boss!
This is sure to be your favourite go-to recipe, helping you tackle the kiddie snack times, quick weeknight dinners or appetisers for the weekend party.
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