Spicy Matchsticks

SPICY MATCHSTICKS


Serves 4-6

  • 1 lb (450 g) potatoes

  • 4 oz (110 g) onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled

  • 1 dried red chili

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander seeds oil for frying

  • salt

  1. Using a food processor blend the onion, garlic and chili into a paste and stir in the cumin and coriander.

  2. Prepare the potatoes as for the preceding recipe, cooking them in batches until very crisp.

  3. Drain each hatch on absorbent kitchen paper and set aside to cool in a serving dish while you cook the chili mixture.

  4. Heat a little oil in a frying pan and gently saute the spices until they are brown and dry.

  5. Remove from the heat, cool and scrape out the spices.

  6. In a small bowl mix the spices with the salt and sprinkle over the sticks, mix thoroughly and serve with drinks.

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