If you're anything like me, even in the middle of a health kick the craving for french fries and other greasy goods are inevitable. So instead of reaching for the grease, I decided to take a cue from Shyla over at Cupcakes and Curry, and ended up making some delicious, roasted potato wedges. They turned out perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, spicy and loaded with flavor. My family loved them for a quick accompaniment with their evening cups of chai (tea) and as a side dish with fresh, hot Indian daal, or lentil soup, for dinner.
Here's how to make your own! Adapted from Cupcakes and Curry's Fiery and Fabulous Parsnip Masala Fries.
Ingredients:
-1/4 cup Olive Oil
-4 medium-sized potatoes, cut into 2-inch long wedges
-Mrs. Dash's Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend
-Salt and Pepper
-Other Spices: coriander powder, garlic powder, chili powder
-Ethnic spices: Amchur (crushed mango powder), Garam masala (an Indian spice blend) - both available in your local Indian store or the International section of your local grocery
-two medium cloves of garlic, finely chopped
-dried parsley leaves
-1/2 onion, roughly chopped into large pieces (optional, but they complement the potatoes really well).
Method:
1. In a large bowl, combine all spices and olive oil. Mix well.
2. Toss in chopped potatoes and onions, coat well. Toss in chopped garlic and mix well.
3. Meanwhile, pre-heat oven to 350F. Line baking try with foil, and lay out the potatoes and onions such that no pieces are overlapping.
4. Bake for about 10 minutes, flip pieces over, and broil for another 10 minutes. Once cooked and cooled, top with extra parsley flakes and black pepper.
5. Enjoy as a snack or with a warm cup of Indian daal (lentil soup)!
Here's how to make your own! Adapted from Cupcakes and Curry's Fiery and Fabulous Parsnip Masala Fries.
Ingredients:
-1/4 cup Olive Oil
-4 medium-sized potatoes, cut into 2-inch long wedges
-Mrs. Dash's Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend
-Salt and Pepper
-Other Spices: coriander powder, garlic powder, chili powder
-Ethnic spices: Amchur (crushed mango powder), Garam masala (an Indian spice blend) - both available in your local Indian store or the International section of your local grocery
-two medium cloves of garlic, finely chopped
-dried parsley leaves
-1/2 onion, roughly chopped into large pieces (optional, but they complement the potatoes really well).
Method:
1. In a large bowl, combine all spices and olive oil. Mix well.
2. Toss in chopped potatoes and onions, coat well. Toss in chopped garlic and mix well.
3. Meanwhile, pre-heat oven to 350F. Line baking try with foil, and lay out the potatoes and onions such that no pieces are overlapping.
4. Bake for about 10 minutes, flip pieces over, and broil for another 10 minutes. Once cooked and cooled, top with extra parsley flakes and black pepper.
5. Enjoy as a snack or with a warm cup of Indian daal (lentil soup)!
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