How long does Red Thecha Potato Fry take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Red Thecha Potato Fry serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Red Thecha Potato Fry vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Red Thecha Potato Fry spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Red Thecha Potato Fry?

250 grams Potato, 5 Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli, 2 tbsp Peanuts, 5 cloves Garlic, 5 grams Coriander Leaves, 1 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Red Thecha Potato Fry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Red Thecha Potato Fry?

About 173 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Red Thecha Potato Fry

Name: Red Thecha Potato Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Oil; ¼ tsp Cumin; 5 Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli; 2 tbsp Peanuts; 5 cloves Garlic; 5 grams Coriander Leaves; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Oil; ¼ tsp Mustard Seeds; ½ tsp Urad Dal (split); 1 sprigs Curry leaves; a pinch Asafoetida; 250 grams Potato, Batons

25 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Red & peanut potato fry · Veg · Dry sides

Dry sides Vegan Low carb Dairy-free

Red thecha potato fry, potatoes tossed in a coarse thecha of Kashmiri chillies, peanuts and garlic. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 25 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

12 items

4 people

Oil2 tbsp
Cumin¼ tsp
Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli5
Peanuts2 tbsp
Garlic5 cloves
Coriander Leaves5 grams
Salt½ tsp
Mustard Seeds¼ tsp
Urad Dal (split)½ tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Asafoetidaa pinch
Potato, Batons250 grams

Contains: groundnut, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	173kcal	692kcal
Protein	3.7g	15g
Carbohydrate	16g	64g
Fat	11g	45g
Fibre	3.9g	16g
Sugar	1.2g	4.8g

Cookd masalas for dried Kashmiri red chilli

Method

1
In a pan, heat oil and fry the ingredients for the thecha - cumin seeds, red chilies, peanuts, and garlic until golden brown. Switch off the flame and add the coriander leaves.
OilCuminDried Kashmiri Red ChilliPeanutsGarlicCoriander Leaves
2
Coarsely crush this mixture/ pulse blend in a mixer grinder and set aside. Add salt.
Salt
3
In a pan, heat oil, splutter the mustard seeds, then add the split urad dal, curry leaves, and asafoetida. Add the potato batons, fry until lightly browned and cooked through. Sprinkle water and steam for 2-3 mins. About 5-7 mins total.
OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Curry leavesAsafoetidaPotato
4
Add the prepared thecha and mix well. Cook further for 2-3 mins. Serve hot with curd rice.

Before you start

How long does Red Thecha Potato Fry take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Red Thecha Potato Fry serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Red Thecha Potato Fry vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Red Thecha Potato Fry spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Red Thecha Potato Fry?: 250 grams Potato, 5 Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli, 2 tbsp Peanuts, 5 cloves Garlic, 5 grams Coriander Leaves, 1 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Red Thecha Potato Fry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Red Thecha Potato Fry?: About 173 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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2 notes

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Asmithaa 👑February 2026
This is a great recipe! I really liked the flavor of it. Overall, it was a blast in my mouth!
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G lavanyaNovember 2025
nice recipe