2 large potatoes
1 crushed black peppercorns
1 dried green mango powder
1 (amchoor or umchoor)
1 oil
Directions
1) Cut potatoes into shoestrings (ie thin fries).
2) Pan fry in oil. Remove to serving platter.
3) Sprinkle liberally with crushed black peppercorns and green mango
powder.
From the kitchen of Peggy and Bruce Travers,Cyberealm BBS Watertown NY
315-786-1120
Servings: 2 servings
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Categories: Asian; Indian; Potato; Vegetable
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