How to Make Madras Potatoes

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Madras Potatoes comes from the Southern part of India in a town called Madras. In 1996 Madras became Chennai and has a population of around 4 million people. Madras is mainly vegetarian and this dish is lovely with rice or bread.

Madras Potatoes
Serves 3

4 Potatoes
1 teaspoon Turmeric
1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Salt

Directions:

1. Peel, wash and cut four potatoes and put inside bowl.
2. Fill medium-sized pot half-way with water.
3. Put pot on stove on high heat and wait for it to boil.
4. When the boiling begins put potatoes in the pot one at a time and turn the heat down to medium. Let potatoes boil for about 20 minutes.
5. After 20 minutes take a knife and see if you can cut through one of the potatoes. If you can then the potatoes are done. If you can't cut through the potatoes then boil for a few more minutes.
6. Drain the potatoes and put them in the side bowl.
7. Add 1 teaspoon turmeric, red chili powder and salt to potatoes and mix.
8. Cover the bowl with a paper towel and put the potatoes in the fridge for 20 minutes. The potatoes get a nice crunchy flavor by keeping them in the fridge.
9. After 20 minutes take the potatoes out of the fridge.
10. Take a medium-sized skillet and put on stove on medium heat.
11.. After 2 minutes add 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
12. Add the potatoes to the skillet and low fry for 8-10 minutes.
13. Enjoy! -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website.












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