Kenyan style chips masala I Chips Vuruga

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 desired shapes.

Heat vegetable 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 and green chilies, cooking until tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.

Stir in chopped coriander, salt, and black pepper to taste.

For samosas, fill wrappers with minced meat or vegetables and spices, folding to seal.

Fry filled samosas until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Serve fried potatoes and samosas hot with lemon juice, ketchup, or hot sauce.

Garnish with additional coriander if desired.

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