Honey Chili Potatoes
Have I told you people about my family’s love for potatoes? Alternatively, a general public awareness announcement about the romance of Indian cuisine with potatoes? I think I have mentioned it in the past. So I will not bore you again. The bottom line is potatoes are eaten all along the length and breadth of India, and I believe all around the world in general. There is a huge line of Indo-Chinese recipes in India, which I believe, are more Indian than Chinese, and are associated with Chinese flavors just because of use of soy and chili garlic sauces. Ignorance is a bliss my friends!
This recipe of honey chili potatoes is more of trying to recreate something that I tried at a restaurant on our last trip to India. Served on the side with lo-mein noodles and vegetable Manchurian, these crisp, sweet and spicy potatoes are great. They are absolute deliciousness even to munch on by themselves as a snack. You do not need a huge list of things to make these and most of what is required might already be there in your pantry.
Ingredients:
Potatoes – 4 large
Olive oil – 3 tablespoon, divided
Chili flakes – 1 teaspoon, divided
Garlic powder – 1 teaspoon
Garlic – 1 clove, minced
Tomato ketchup – 2 tablespoon
Honey – 1 tablespoon
Sesame seeds – 1 teaspoon
Salt – to taste
Cilantro – 2 sprigs (optional)
Method:
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F/ 220 degrees C. Peel and slice each potato into 3-4 thick slices. Then cut each slice into sticks, just like French fries. Layer a large cookie sheet with a piece of parchment paper (optional). Lay the potatoes on your cookie sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (more or less depending on your choice of spice level), garlic powder and salt to taste. Give everything a mix, and spread on the cookie sheet in a single layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the potatoes are cooked and crispy on the edges, shaking and rotating the cookie sheet mid-way (See note).
While the potatoes are cooking, mince garlic and chop the cilantro.
After the potatoes are out of the oven, set a medium non-stick or heavy bottomed frying pan on medium heat. Swirl the pan with remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and add garlic to it. Mix and add the chili flakes and tomato ketchup. Stand back, the water in tomato ketchup will splutter. Stir for 30 seconds and add the roasted potatoes. Stir around, add honey and more salt if you would like. Give it a taste check, add more ketchup or honey as per your liking. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and cilantro and serve hot or warm. Enjoy!
Love- Vaishali.
Note: You can also deep fry the potatoes instead of roasting them in the oven, if you would like.
Tools used:
Oven
Measuring spoons
Knife and chopping board
Cookie sheet
Non-stick frying pan
Spatula
Juli
August 2, 2018 at 11:07 amI am sure this is a tasty treat.
Nicole
August 2, 2018 at 12:53 pmYUM!! I love potatoes and I will be trying this for sure!
sakshi @tripleamommy
August 2, 2018 at 1:01 pmThis is my son’s favourite and we make it routinely – great idea on baking it. will try next time!
Mirley Guerra Graf
August 2, 2018 at 2:27 pmThese look really delicious! You made me hungry!
Adaezeboltbethel
August 5, 2018 at 9:06 amHi, I’ve been trying some of your recipes of late and I have been having a good time with them. I really enjoy visiting your blog and I will try this potatoes soon. They look so graceful.
Joanna Stephens
August 2, 2018 at 3:56 pmSweet and savory! These look so amazing and easy to make. At first, I thought they were sweet potatoes because of the color but I’m guessing that it due to the ketchup?
Vaishali
August 3, 2018 at 11:11 amYes Joanna, but..how about making these with sweet potatoes? great idea! Thanks..:)
Evelyn Hernandez
August 2, 2018 at 6:47 pmThey look so delicious, thanks for sharing the recipe.
Vaishali
August 3, 2018 at 11:11 amThanks Evelyn!
Chai
August 2, 2018 at 8:38 pmMe and my hubby will try this. Great to serve with any grilled meat. This looks yum…
Vaishali
August 3, 2018 at 11:12 amThanks Chai. I bet they will be great as a side with grilled meat.
Maysz
August 2, 2018 at 10:15 pmI love Potatoes! If I have a time I’ll make my own version of Honey Chili Potatoes sounds delicious thanks for sharing <3
Karla
August 3, 2018 at 5:04 amI love spicy foods, and this is so perfect! I will surely make one of this.
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August 3, 2018 at 8:04 amSuch beauty! I think of only one thing-eating it!
WanderTruant
August 3, 2018 at 8:27 amThese look absolutely amazing and don’t sound too spicy – perfect!
Jen @ Jenron Design
August 3, 2018 at 9:40 amI have really been into to food with a little more heat lately. I love the idea of chili and honey on potatoes, unfortunately I only have sweet potatoes in my pantry right now but I am thinking about substitution them in to try it out just because they look so good. Who knows maybe it will be a whole new take on this recipe, lol
Vaishali
August 3, 2018 at 11:12 amThese would be great with sweet potatoes!
Clair
August 3, 2018 at 11:06 amThese look and sound so good!!Definitely giving these fries a try!
Elaine
August 3, 2018 at 12:18 pmI’m grilling out this weekend. These potatoes would be the perfect side! Thanks for sharing, I’m definitely intrigued by the flavor combination!
Brie
August 3, 2018 at 10:49 pmI did not know potatoes were used in a lot of Indian dishes. I always thought it was paneer.
Prabashi
August 3, 2018 at 11:15 pmim definetely trying this tomorrow, with some sri lankan spices.
Sheena Moncatar
August 4, 2018 at 4:14 amNow this is really making me so curious. I wonder how it tastes, I mean I really would want to know how it sits in my mouth. I love potatoes by the way. Thanks for the post and wonderful blog.
Jeferson
August 4, 2018 at 8:02 amPotato s so versatile…… It is present in all the world….. Yummy treat
Backpacking Series
August 5, 2018 at 2:08 amThis looks so yummy. Addition of olive oil and cilantro makes it appear even more tasteful.
Kamapala Chukwuka
August 6, 2018 at 3:47 amI love how easy this recipe is. My sons love potatoes so this will go down a treat 🙂
Niki
August 6, 2018 at 8:55 amDelicious! I am always looking for new potatoes recipes, I will try this one for sure.
Valerie
August 9, 2018 at 3:53 amThis looks like a really tasty snack! It’s easy to make, too! Thank you for this recipe
Pavan K
August 9, 2018 at 8:49 amOMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG I LOVEEE FRIESSSS. THESEEE LOOOK ABSOLUTELY AMAZINGGG!!! <33 :DDD
Grace Esedeke
August 11, 2018 at 10:53 pmI love fries. And this something I would definitely try. It seems easy and delicious too. Thank you for sharing