JAFFNA FRIES! STREETFOOD SRILANKAN SPECIAL!! so yummy and delicious - Jaffna Cuisine

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes add nutrition and sweetness.

curry leaves

🥗Healthier: bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Bay leaves offer flavor but are easier to find.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers provide crunch without heat.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil enhances flavor and aroma.

Peel and cut potatoes into thin strips.

Soak potato strips in water for 15 minutes to remove excess starch.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add soaked potato strips to the hot oil in batches.

Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch.

Remove fries with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

In a separate pan, heat a little oil over medium heat.

Add garlic, ginger, and green chilies, sautéing until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Stir in curry leaves, turmeric powder, and chili powder, cooking for 1 minute.

Toss the fried potatoes in the spice mixture until well coated.

Season with salt to taste and serve hot.

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