How to Add Potatoes to Chili: A Detailed Guide

Adding potatoes to chili can significantly enhance its flavor and texture. This unique combination is often referred to as chili potatoes. If you're looking to incorporate this delicious twist into your cooking, follow this step-by-step guide to create a mouth-watering dish.

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients

About 250 grams of potatoes 70 grams of onions or green onions (spring onions) One medium-sized capsicum (bell pepper) 1-2 green chilies (optional) 2-3 garlic cloves About 1.5 inches of ginger 10 grams of soy sauce 10 grams of spicy red chilly sauce (optional) 5 grams of Kashmiri chilly powder 5 grams of red chili flakes 40 grams of corn flour 20 grams of sesame oil Salt to taste Black pepper powder (optional) Corn powder slurry (prepared from remaining water and corn flour) Chopped coriander and spring onions for garnish

Preparation Steps

Slice the potatoes into small fingers and soak them in water for about half an hour. While the potatoes are soaking, chop the onions, capsicum, green chilies, garlic, and ginger. In a bowl, prepare a mixture of soy sauce and spicy red chilly sauce. Squeeze and wash the potatoes to remove any excess starch. Add the potato fingers to a mixing bowl and mix in the Kashmiri chilly powder, red chili flakes, prepared soy sauce mixture, corn flour, and salt to taste. Mix well and keep some prepared water and corn flour slurry aside for further use. Heat oil in a kadai and fry the potato fingers until they are crisp. Strain and spread them on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Heat sesame oil in another kadai and add the chopped ingredients (onions, capsicum, garlic, ginger). Sauté the ingredients until the onions become translucent. Add the sauce mix and stir well. Add 50-60 ml of water and bring to a boil. Mix in the corn powder slurry and add a few pinches of black pepper powder (optional) to taste. Once the sauce thickens, add the fried potato fingers. Mix well. Turn off the heat and garnish with chopped coriander and spring onions.

Conclusion

If you're adding potatoes to chili, you might consider calling it something else to avoid mislabeling. Experiment with this versatile recipe and enjoy the delightful flavors of chili potatoes. For more delicious recipes and cooking tips, stay tuned to our channel.