Bengali-Style Oven-Fried Potatoes
appetizers, bengali, indian, snacks, vegetables
2 lb russet potatoes
1 olive oil spray
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 salt & pepper
Preheat oven to 400F. Remove oven racks & spray them with oil. Wash potatoes & slice them lengthwise into sticks 1/2" thick or crosswise into rounds 1/3" thivk. Transfer to a baking pan & spray well with oil. Add seasonings & toss to coat. Place the rounds in a single layer on the oven racks. Place the racks in the centre of the oven. Bake until the potatoes are tender, with a deep, golden-brown crust, about 20 to 25 minutes. Serve piping hot.
Yamuna Devi, "Yamuna's Table"
Yield: 8 servings