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Spring Potato

Also known as Spiral Potato · Veg · Snacks & Starters

Snacks & Starters

Total25 min
Prep15 min
Cook10 min
Serves2
Per serving306 cal
Spicehot

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Spring Potato

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7 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Spring potato, or spiral potato: a whole potato cut into a spiral, coated in Kashmiri chilli batter and deep-fried. Spicy, serves 2, 25 minutes, with video.

Ingredients

13 items
Cooking for2 servings
  • MaidaMaida¼ cup
  • Corn FlourCorn Flour¼ cup
  • Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderKashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • Chaat Masala PowderChaat Masala Powder1.5 tsp
  • SaltSalt0.50 tsp
  • WaterWater0.50 cup
  • Black SaltBlack Salt0.50 tsp
  • Red Chilli PowderRed Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • PotatoPotato2
  • Sunflower OilSunflower OilFor Deep-Frying
  • Lemon JuiceLemon Juice2 tbsp
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
  • MayonnaiseMayonnaiseAs Needed

Contains: milk, egg, wheat.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 2
Energy306kcal612kcal
Protein4.6g9.2g
Carbohydrate49g98g
Fat10g20g
Fibre4.4g8.8g
Sugar1.6g3.2g

Cookd masalas for potato

Method

  1. 1

    Combine the maida, cornstarch, Kashmiri chilli powder, chaat masala, salt and water to form a batter.

    MaidaCorn FlourKashmiri Red Chilli PowderChaat Masala PowderSaltWater

  2. 2

    In the meanwhile, you can prepare the topping mix. Mix chaat masala, black salt and red chilli powder together and set it aside.

    Chaat Masala PowderBlack SaltRed Chilli Powder

  3. 3

    Insert the skewer lengthwise into the centre of a potato. Cut the potato into a thin spiral carefully. Gently separate the potato slices from each other.

    Potato

  4. 4

    Using a ladle, pour the batter over the potato.

  5. 5

    Fry it in oil over medium heat until it turns golden brown and crisp.

    Sunflower Oil

  6. 6

    Immediately squeeze lemon juice over the fried potato. Sprinkle the previously prepared topping mix over the potato on all sides.

    Lemon Juice

  7. 7

    Top it with mayonnaise and chopped coriander leaves.

    Coriander LeavesMayonnaise

Before you start

How long does Spring Potato take?
25 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Spring Potato serve?
2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Spring Potato vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Spring Potato spicy?
It is hot: 3 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 Spring Potato?
2 Potato, ¼ cup Maida, ¼ cup Corn Flour, 2 tbsp Lemon Juice, 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Spring Potato?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Spring Potato?
About 306 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

2 notes
  • R

    RoshiniNovember 2021

    It's good!

  • A

    Aroma MajnuFebruary 2026

    I had kept the potato after cutting and cold water for 5 minutes. then I also kept the batter in rest for 5 minutes.... It is a good tip for those who want to try this lovely recipe. Finally, the recipe is totally yummy 🤗

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