Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Indian Green Chutney
Ingredients
- 8-10 potatoes
- Salt (for boiling water)
- Olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Salt to taste
Chutney
- 1 cup cilantro
- 1/2 cup mint
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon amchur powder
- 1-inch piece of ginger
- 1/4 cup cashews (optional)
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Preparation
Boil 8-10 potatoes for 20-25 minutes in salted water.
Let them cool for 5 minutes.
Drizzle olive oil on a baking sheet and smash the potatoes with a potato masher or the back of a glass.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and salt to taste over the smashed potatoes.
Bake at 425°F for around 25 minutes or longer for extra crispness.
Chutney
In a food processor, process 1 cup cilantro, 1/2 cup mint, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon amchur powder, 1-inch piece of ginger, 1/4 cup cashews (optional), 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, and 1 tablespoon lime juice until smooth.
Tips
Cashews add texture but are not traditional and can be omitted.
Adjust baking time for desired level of crispness.