Crispy Chilli Garlic Potato Bites

Ingredients

• 2 potatoes parboiled
• 5-6 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
• 2 tbsp rice flour
• 2 tbsp cornflour or as needed
• 1 cube processed cheese
• As needed salt
• 1/4 tsp mixed herbs
• 2 tbsp coriander chopped finely
• 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
• 1/2 tsp chaat masala
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 cup oil

Steps

1. Peel the potatoes and cut each into 4 pieces. Parboil them in a pressure cooker for up to 2 whistles, then drain the water and let them cool. Use a grater to grate them.
2. Grate the cheese cube and add it to the grated potatoes. In a pan, heat 1 tbsp oil and sauté the minced garlic and chilli flakes, then add this to the potatoes. Add black pepper powder, chaat masala, salt, chopped coriander, mixed herbs, baking powder, rice flour and cornflour as needed.
3. Mix everything into a smooth, firm dough and knead well. Pinch out bite-sized cylindrical cubes. Store them in the freezer. Heat oil in a pan and fry in batches as and when needed.
4. The bites are ready: enjoy this monsoon special with your evening tea or coffee.