Afghanistan Golden Potato Slices with Cilantro Chut

Name: Afghanistan Golden Potato Slices with Cilantro Chutney Pakaura
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 md. potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds); 3/4 cup all purpose flour; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. ground turmeric; 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper; 1 egg; Vegetable oil; Salt; 1 cup snipped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 tbsp. snipped fresh mint leaves; 1-1/2 tsp. dried mint leaves; 1 tsp. chopped gingerroot; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper; 1 green jalapeno pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped; 1/2 sm. onion, cut up

Servings: persons

4 md. potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
1 egg
Vegetable oil
Salt
1 cup snipped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp. snipped fresh mint leaves
1-1/2 tsp. dried mint leaves
1 tsp. chopped gingerroot
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
1 green jalapeno pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
1/2 sm. onion, cut up

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FOR THE CHUTNEY: Place all ingredients in blender container or food processor.
2
Cover and blend on high speed, stopping blender to scrape sides occasionally, until smooth, about 1 minute.
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FOR THE POTATOES: Heat 1 inch salted water (1/2 teaspoon salt to 1 cup water) to boiling.
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Add potatoes.
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Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
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Cover and simmer until almost tender, about 10 minutes.
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Drain; cool.
8
Mix flour, 1/2 cup water, the salt, turmeric, red pepper and egg with fork until smooth.
9
Cover and let stand 30 minutes.
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Heat oil (1 to 1 1/2 inches) to 375 f. cut potatoes into 1/4 inch slices.
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Dip potato slices into batter, allowing excess batter to drip back into bowl.
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Fry a few potato slices at a time, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
13
Remove with slotted spoon.
14
Drain; sprinkle with salt.
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Serve with Cilantro Chutney.
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8 servings.
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 md. potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), 3/4 cup all purpose flour, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Afghanistan Golden Potato Slices with Cilantro Chutney Pakaura falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Afghanistan Golden Potato Slices with Cilantro Chutney Pakaura

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