Shalini Sarda's Crispy Golden Fingers
Dive into a world of irresistible crunch with Shalini Sarda's Crispy Golden Fingers, the ultimate homemade snack for potato lovers! These golden delights are crafted from thinly sliced potatoes, coated in a perfectly seasoned batter of all-purpose flour, rice flour, and cornstarch for an unbelievably light and crispy texture. Enhanced with the bold flavors of garlic powder, red chili, black pepper, and oregano, every bite is bursting with savory goodness. The secret to their signature crunch? A quick soak in cold water and a flawlessly balanced batter that clings to each strip. Perfect as a party appetizer or a teatime treat, these golden fingers are fried to perfection and best enjoyed hot with your favorite dipping sauce or chutney. Quick to make and endlessly satisfying, this recipe promises snack-time perfection in every bite!
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Ingredients
- 4 medium Potatoes
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup Cornstarch
- 0.25 cup Rice flour
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Water
- 2 cups Oil
Directions
Step 1
Peel the potatoes and slice them into long, thin strips resembling French fries.
Step 2
Place the potato strips in a bowl of cold water and let them soak for 15 minutes. This helps remove excess starch and ensures crispiness.
Step 3
While the potatoes are soaking, prepare the batter. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, rice flour, garlic powder, red chili powder, black pepper, dried oregano, and salt.
Step 4
Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, whisking constantly until a smooth, lump-free batter forms. The batter should be thick enough to coat the potatoes but not overly thick.
Step 5
Drain the potato strips and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.
Step 6
Heat the oil in a deep frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Ensure the oil is hot enough by dropping a small amount of batter into it – it should sizzle and rise to the surface immediately.
Step 7
Dip the potato strips into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated, and gently place them into the hot oil. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
Step 8
Fry the potato fingers in batches, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy. This should take about 4-5 minutes per batch.
Step 9
Remove the crispy golden fingers using a slotted spoon and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Step 10
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or chutney, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1556.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5149.1 |
| Total Fat 450.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 29.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2452.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 265.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.8g | |
| Protein 30.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 171.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4465.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories