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potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes add nutrients while maintaining a similar texture.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is often less expensive.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Paprika provides flavor without heat, while cayenne is more affordable.

fresh coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers a similar taste, while dried herbs are cost-effective.

Peel and cut potatoes into fries.

Heat cooking oil in a deep fryer or large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Fry the potatoes until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove potatoes and drain on paper towels.

In a separate pan, heat oil and sauté onions until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes, garlic, and ginger, cooking until tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.

Stir in tomato paste, paprika, chili, turmeric, fresh coriander, and salt to taste.

Toss the fried potatoes in the masala sauce until well coated.

Serve hot with kachumbari, nyama choma, or enjoy as a snack.

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