Tuk (Sindhi Twice-fried Potatoes)

Name: Tuk (Sindhi Twice-fried Potatoes)
Total time: PT0D0H0M
Yield: serves 4-6
Ingredients: 2 lb. baby russet potatoes (about 32), peeled; Kosher salt, to taste; Canola oil, for frying; 1 1 ⁄ 2 tsp. white poppy seeds; 1 tsp. amchur; 1 tsp. dried fenugreek leaves; 1 tsp. ground coriander; 1 tsp. ground turmeric; 1 tsp. red chile powder

Serves
serves 4-6

ARIANA LINDQUIST

These crispy potato appetizers get a wonderfully tart flavor from amchur, or dried mango powder.

Ingredients

2 lb. baby russet potatoes (about 32), peeled
Kosher salt, to taste
Canola oil, for frying
1 ¹⁄₂ tsp. white poppy seeds
1 tsp. amchur
1 tsp. dried fenugreek leaves
1 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. ground turmeric
1 tsp. red chile powder

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Instructions

Step 1

Boil potatoes in a 4-qt. pan of salted water until tender, 18-20 minutes. Drain. Pour oil into a 6-qt. saucepan to a depth of 2". Heat until a thermometer reads 350°. Fry potatoes until golden, 4-6 minutes. Remove potatoes; smash each. Heat oil to 375°. Mix poppy, amchur, fenugreek, coriander, turmeric, chile, and salt in a bowl. Fry potatoes until crisp, 2-4 minutes; drain and toss in spices.

Boil potatoes in a 4-qt. pan of salted water until tender, 18-20 minutes. Drain. Pour oil into a 6-qt. saucepan to a depth of 2". Heat until a thermometer reads 350°. Fry potatoes until golden, 4-6 minutes. Remove potatoes; smash each. Heat oil to 375°. Mix poppy, amchur, fenugreek, coriander, turmeric, chile, and salt in a bowl. Fry potatoes until crisp, 2-4 minutes; drain and toss in spices.