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Afghanistan Golden Potato Slices With Cilantro Chutney Pakaura Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/8 tsp ground red pepper .
  • 1/4 c lemon juice .
  • 2 tbsps snipped fresh mint leaves or 1 1/2 tsps dried mint .
  • 1/2 tsp salt .
  • vegetable oil .
  • 1 c snipped fresh cilantro .
  • 1/2 c water .
  • 1 tsp sliced gingerroot .
  • 1/2 small onion, cut up .
  • 1/4 tsp ground red pepper .
  • 3/4 c all-purpose flour .
  • 1 egg .
  • 1/4 tsp pepper .
  • salt .
  • 4 medium potatoes (about 1 1/2 lbs) .
  • 1/2 tsp salt .
  • 1 green jalapeno pepper, seeded & coarsely sliced .
  • CILANTRO CHUTNEY .
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric

Directions
  • Step #1 FOR THE CHUTNEY: Place all ingredients in mixer container or food processor/blender.
  • Step #2 Cover up & mix on high speed, stopping mixer to scrape sides every once in awhile, until smooth, about 1 min.
  • Step #3 FOR THE POTATOES: Heat 1 inch salted water (1/2 tsp salt to 1 c water) to boiling.
  • Step #4 Add potatoes.
  • Step #5 Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Step #6 Cover up & let simmer until almost tender, about 10 mins.
  • Step #7 Drain; cool.
  • Step #8 Mix flour, the salt, turmeric, 1/2 c water, red pepper & egg with fork until smooth.
  • Step #9 Cover up & let this stand 30 mins.
  • Step #10 Heat oil (1 to 1 1/2 inches) to 375°F cut potatoes into 1/4 inch slices.
  • Step #11 Dip potato slices into batter, allowing excess batter to drip back into bowl.
  • Step #12 Fry a few potato slices at a time, turning every once in awhile, until golden brown, about 2 mins.
  • Step #13 Remove with slotted spoon.
  • Step #14 Drain; sprinkle with salt.
  • Step #15 Serve with Cilantro Chutney.
  • Step #16 8 servings.
  • Step #17 Betty Crocker’s New International Cookbook.
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