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Masala Fries on a plate with sliced scallions, red Chile, and cilantro.
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Masala Fries

A recipe for Masala Fries from the cookbook, Spice Tonight! Store-bought fries are dressed up with a sweet chili sauce coating and warming spices.
Course Snack
Cuisine N/A
Keyword French Fries, fries, India, Indian, Kenya, Kenyan, masala, Pakistan, Pakistani
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 3 -4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound 2 ounces (500 grams) fries
  • 1 tablespoon butter or oil
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chile powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons sweet chile sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • chopped fresh cilantro, sliced red chiles and scallions to garnish

Instructions

  • First, cook your fries according to your preferred method.
  • Heat the butter or oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the crushed garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, ground spices and salt. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
  • Add the ketchup, sweet chile sauce, soy sauce and lemon juice along with 2 tablespoons of water.
  • Mix well, then remove from the heat. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more water to reach your desired consistency.
  • Add the cooked fries to the pan, tossing them in the spiced sauce until evenly coated.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro, red chiles and scallions. Enjoy!