How long does Udupi Potato Fry take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 25 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Udupi Potato Fry serve?

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

Is Udupi Potato Fry vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Udupi Potato Fry spicy?

It is mild: 1 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 Udupi Potato Fry?

4 Potato, 1 cup Coconut (Grated), 20 Small Onion (Shallots), 5 Garlic, 2 Green Chilli, For Deep Frying Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Udupi Potato Fry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Udupi Potato Fry?

About 702 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Udupi Potato Fry

Name: Udupi Potato Fry
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Karnataka
Ingredients: 4 Potato, Diced; As needed Water; 1 tsp Salt; For Deep Frying Oil; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 cup Coconut (Grated); 20 Small Onion (Shallots); 5 Garlic; 1 inch Ginger; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tbsp Oil; 2 Green Chilli; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; ½ tsp Salt

45 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 25 min · Cook 20 min

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5 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 potato palya, aloo palya · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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Udupi potato fry: deep-fried potato cubes tossed in a roasted coconut, shallot and fennel paste. Mild, serves 2, about 45 minutes, step-by-step video.

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

14 items

2 people

Potato, Diced4
WaterAs needed
Salt1½ tsp
OilFor Deep Frying
Oil3 tbsp
Coconut (Grated)1 cup
Small Onion (Shallots)20
Garlic5
Ginger1 inch
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Curry leaves3 sprigs
Cumin1 tsp
Green Chilli2

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	702kcal	1404kcal
Protein	9.5g	19g
Carbohydrate	64g	129g
Fat	47g	95g
Fibre	13g	26g
Sugar	13g	26g

Cookd masalas for potato

Method

1
Cut the potato into cubes and cook until they’re fork tender ( around 5 minutes )
PotatoWaterSalt
2
Drain the potatoes and pat dry, deep fry until golden brown and set aside.
Oil
3
In a Kadai add oil and let it heat up, add coconut, shallots, garlic, ginger, fennel seeds, pepper, curry leaves and cumin seeds. Saute until the shallots are cooked and the coconut turns golden.
OilCoconut (Grated)Small Onion (Shallots)GarlicGingerFennel SeedsBlack PeppercornsCurry leavesCumin
4
Blend the mixture into a coarse mixture and set it aside.
5
In the same kadai add oil, green chillies and curry leaves, add back the paste and cook for 30 seconds. Add the deep fried potatoes and give it a good mixture and check for salt and add if necessary.
OilGreen ChilliCurry leavesSalt

Before you start

How long does Udupi Potato Fry take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 25 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Udupi Potato Fry serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Udupi Potato Fry vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Udupi Potato Fry spicy?: It is mild: 1 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 Udupi Potato Fry?: 4 Potato, 1 cup Coconut (Grated), 20 Small Onion (Shallots), 5 Garlic, 2 Green Chilli, For Deep Frying Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Udupi Potato Fry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Udupi Potato Fry?: About 702 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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A Cookd cookSeptember 2023
tasted soooo good...smells nice...that aroma of roasting the masala was a bliss while making it...measurements were perfect 😍😍a slight change I made was cutting the potato in french fries shape to make it attractive 😂😂