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Chips Masala

Cultural Context

Chips Masala, a popular street food in Kenya, combines crispy fried potatoes with a flavorful spice mix. This dish reflects the influence of Indian cuisine on Kenyan food culture, where spices are celebrated for enhancing taste. It's often enjoyed as a snack or side dish, and has garnered a loyal following beyond Kenya, inspiring variations in other East African countries.

KenyanKEmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
cooking oil
1 onion
garlic
ginger
leek
3 blended tomatoes
salt
pinch of sugar
green capsicum
fresh coriander

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.

1

Place a pan over high flame and add cooking oil.

2

Once the oil is hot, add 1 onion, garlic, ginger, and some leek.

3

Cook the onions, garlic, ginger, and leek together until soft, avoiding browning the onions.

4

Add 3 blended tomatoes to the pan and stir in the spices.

5

Season with salt and cook the tomatoes for about 1 minute to absorb flavors from the spices.

6

Add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes and stir it in.

7

Add back the leftover fries (chips) to the pan and reduce the flame to low.

8

Coat the fries with the tomato sauce, ensuring they are well mixed.

9

Add some green capsicum and stir in.

10

Do not add any water to the mixture to prevent the fries from becoming mushy.

11

Fry the Chips Masala for about 1 minute to preheat the already cooked fries.

12

Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

Cooking Techniques

fryingsautéing

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Masala ChipsKenyan Chips Masala

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