Description

Sweet Chilli Potatoes are a fantastic blend of flavors and textures. The potatoes are first parboiled, cut into cubes or wedges, deep-fried until they turn golden and crispy and then tossed in a delectable sweet and spicy chilli sauce. This dish can be served as an appetizer or a side dish. Here is the recipe to make crunchy, tender and flavourful sweet chilli potato:

Scale

Ingredients

5–6 potatoes, parboiled and cut into cubes/dice
Oil for frying

For Sweet Chilli Sauce

1 teaspoon corn flour
1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
1 tablespoon red chilli powder or flakes
1 tablespoon white vinegar (sirka)
2 tablespoons jaggery powder or any sweetener (honey, brown sugar etc.,)
Salt to taste
1 cup water

For topping

Some spring onion green, finely chopped
Onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh coriander, finely chopped
Sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

Heat oil in a deep frying pan . Once hot, add the potato cubes to the hot oil, make sure they are not overcrowded. Fry in batches if needed.
Fry until they turn golden brown and crispy from the sides. It will take about 5-7 minutes per batch.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried potatoes and place them on paper napkin to drain excess oil. Set them aside.

For sweet chilli sauce

In a mixing bowl, combine corn flour, garlic paste, red chilli powder or flakes, vinegar, jaggery powder and salt to taste along with 1 cup of water. Whisk well to thin the sauce slightly.
Now put this slurry in a saucepan and heat it by continuing stirring till it becomes thick in consistency or translucent.

For Serving

Add the fried potato cubes into a serving dish.
Pour the sweet chili sauce over the fried potatoes.
Toss the potatoes in the sauce until they are evenly coated.
Garnish with some chopped spring onion greens, chopped onion and finely chopped coriander.
Sprinkle some sesame seeds, if desired.
Sweet Chilli potatoes are ready to serve.

Notes

For a healthier version, you can bake the potatoes instead of deep-frying them.
I would suggest parboiling the potato wedges or cubes before frying ensures that they cook evenly. Don’t overcook them; they should be partially tender but not fully done.
To make it spicier, increase the amount of red chilli flakes or you may add chili sauce.
Fry the potatoes in small batches to ensure even cooking and a crispy texture.
After frying, use a paper napkin to drain excess oil from the potatoes to keep them crispy.
Always use fresh ginger and garlic which will enhance the flavor of the sauce.
If the sauce becomes too thick, add a bit of water to reach the desired consistency.
You can also try using sweet potatoes for a different twist, which adds a natural sweetness.
Additionally, you can customize the sauce with extra spices or seasonings like paprika, oregano, cumin, or black pepper powder.

Category: Snacks, Appetiser
Cuisine: Indo Chinese

Keywords: Sweet and Spicy Potato Bites, Potato Appetizer, Potato Dishes, Crispy Chili Potatoes, Easy Party Snack Recipe, Fried Potato Treats