Masala Chips

Prepare to spice up your recipe collection with the bold and spicy flavours of Kenyan Masala Chips! These crispy, crunchy delights are more than just a snack, they’re a flavour explosion in every bite.

WHY ARE KENYAN MASALA CHIPS SO DELICIOUS

Kenyan Masala fries are delicious for several reasons. Firstly, the blend of spices used to season the fries creates a unique and savoury flavour. The texture is also noteworthy, with the fries being crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, providing a satisfying crunch in every bite. Additionally, the versatility of these fries makes them a popular choice as they can be served as a snack on their own or as a side dish to complement a meal. They can also be served with dips, sauces, or even sprinkled on top of salads for added flavour and crunch. Furthermore, for many Kenyans, masala fries are more than just a snack and hold cultural significance, often being served at events and gatherings as a symbol of hospitality. These factors combined make Kenyan Masala fries a crowd-pleaser and a must-try for anyone looking to expand their snack repertoire.

Tips & Tricks

• Fry the potato until it’s super crunchy so that they do not become soggy when you add them to the sauce.
• You can make this dish as spicy as you want, change the amount of chilli.
• Be careful when you add salt. A lot of bags of frozen fries come already are salted.
• It is best to eat masala chips as soon as you prepare them for the best texture and crunch.

Yield: 2 Portions

Masala Chips

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If you're looking for a tasty and unique snack to add to your snack rotation, look no further than Kenyan Masala Chips! These spicy and flavourful chips are a staple in Kenya and are gaining popularity around the world. Made with a blend of aromatic spices. In this recipe, we'll show you how to make this traditional snack in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 300g / 10.6oz potatoes (i used russets)
• 1/2 white onion diced
• 2 x garlic cloves
• 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger
• 2 green chillis fine diced
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 175g / 6.2oz / ½ cup fresh tomato puree thick
• 1 tbsp chilli sauce (i used sriracha)
• 1 tsp salt
• Some fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. Peel and cut the potatoes to your desired size and soak in water for at. least 30 minutes.
2. Dice the onion and chilli, and finely grate the garlic and ginger.
3. Heat oil in a wide pan over medium heat.
4. Add diced onion and fry until it becomes soft.
5. Add grated garlic and continue to fry for another minute or 2.
6. Add ginger and chilli and fry for another minute.
7. Add turmeric, chilli, coriander, and a dash of water, fry until fragrant.
8. Add tomato puree and cook out for 5 minutes.
9. Taste for seasoning and add the chilli sauce and salt to taste.
10. Cook the sauce until its very thick.
11. Heat your cooking oil until its at 120c / 248f
12. Drain and dry the potatoes well
13. Fry in the oil until soft (3-5 minutes)
14. Drain the fries, turn the heat up on the oil until its at 180c / 355f.
15. Then fry the fries for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
16. Drain again, sprinkle with salt and add the fries to the thick masala sauce.
17. Garnish with coriander, and serve immediately.