Bengali Style Oven Fried Potatoes Recipes

OVEN-FRIED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Leaving peel on, cut the potatoes into 6 lengthwise to make long wedges, about 3/4-inch to 1-inch wide. Combine the potatoes, oil, salt and cayenne on the baking sheet and toss to combine. (1 less bowl to wash) Arrange the potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer, so a cut side is in contact with the pan, but evenly spaced so the potatoes aren't touching each other. Bake until golden brown and cooked through, about 30 minutes. Slip a spatula under the potatoes to turn them over and cook for 5 minutes more.
• Transfer potatoes to a serving dish and serve immediately.

BENGALI-STYLE OVEN-FRIED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F.
• Remove oven racks & spray them with oil.
• Wash potatoes & slice them lengthwise into sticks 1/2″ thick or crosswise into rounds 1/3″ thick.
• Transfer to a baking pan & spray well with oil.
• Add seasonings & toss to coat. Place the rounds in a single layer on the oven racks. Place the racks in the centre of the oven.
• Bake until the potatoes are tender, with a deep, golden-brown crust, about 20 to 25 minutes. Serve piping hot.

INDIAN BENGALI POTATOES WITH POPPY SEEDS (ALOO POSTO)

Steps:

• Grind poppy seeds as finely as possible in a clean coffee grinder or other spice grinder.
• Peel the potatoes and cut them in 3/4 inch dice.
• Heat the oil in a non stick frying pan over a medium heat. When hot, put in the potatoes. Stir and fry the potatoes so they are very lightly browned-just golden-and only half cooked. Remove with a slotted spoon.
• Put the 3 whole red chillies in the same oil. As soon as they start to darken, put in the ground poppy seeds and 2 Tbs. of water. Stir and sauté this past until it turns a medium brown colour.
• Now put in the potatoes, about 3/4 cup of water, the turmeric, red chilli powder (cayenne pepper), salt and green chillies. Stir to mix and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until the potatoes are done and most of the water is absorbed.
• Note: the whole chillies should only be eaten by those who know that they are doing.
• A Taste of India Madhur Jaffrey.

EASY OVEN-FRIED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Cut potatoes lengthwise into 2-inch strips, about 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick.
• Place mayonnaise in large plastic food bag.
• Add potatoes; shake and squeeze to coat well.
• Arrange potatoes in a single layer on baking sheets, so that they do not touch or overlap. Sprinkle generously with Old Bay seasoning, to your taste.
• Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 40 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and tender. Drain on paper towels.

TASTY OVEN FRIED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and cut into 1 inch cubes (can be cut smaller if you have little ones).
• Place potatoes in a large resealable plastic bag.
• Combine Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, paprika and pepper; add to potatoes.
• Seal the plastic bag and carefully shake to coat the potatoes with the spice mixture.
• Coat a 15 x 10 inch pan with a thin coating of vegetable oil (do not use a vegetable oil spray).
• Spread potatoes evenly in a single layer in the pan.
• Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 40 - 50 minutes until potatoes are tender.