Pepper Potato Roast is a mouthwatering and aromatic South Indian recipe that features boiled potatoes seasoned with a blend of bold spices. The hero ingredient black pepper, adds a unique heat and flavor to the dish. Which makes it a popular dish for those who enjoy spicy food.
This crispy, flavorful side dish is often served with rice, sambar, rasam or curry. The combination of spices like mustard seeds, cumin and curry leaves gives the potatoes a rich taste, while the crushed black pepper provides that signature kick to this easy recipe.
Pepper Potato Roast
One of my favorite recipe to make over and over again is this potato roast. It can be paired with rice, roti or even had on its own with a side of fried egg.
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About Pepper Potato Roast
Pepper Potato Roast is a versatile recipe. It’s easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your preferred spice level. You can add extra spices or vegetables to make the dish even more flavorful. Whether you’re serving it as a quick snack or as a side to a larger meal, Pepper Potato Roast is perfect for anyone who loves spicy side dish.
This simple yet satisfying dish offers a crispy texture with a burst of peppery heat that will complement any Indian meal. It’s a good choice for those looking to enjoy a quick, flavorful dish with a little extra spice.
Why this recipe works?
Quick and Simple: Pepper Potato Roast is a quick and easy recipe that doesn’t require a lot of effort or complicated ingredients. It’s a great go-to dish for busy days when you want something flavorful and comforting without spending too much time in the kitchen.
Perfect Balance of Spices: Combination of black pepper and other spices such as cumin and mustard seeds creates a rich, flavorful base that enhances the natural taste of the potatoes. The heat from the pepper provides a nice kick, while the other spices add depth, making each bite full of flavor.
Crispy Texture: This recipe achieves the perfect crispy texture on the outside while keeping the potatoes soft and tender on the inside. The roasting process allows the potatoes to absorb the flavors of the spices, which create a satisfying crunch with every bite.
Versatile Dish: This recipe is versatile and it can be served as a side dish with sambar rice, rasam rice or with any subtle curry.
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Why I Love This Pepper Potato - I love this recipe because of the bold flavors that hit you with every bite. The pepper gives it a bit of heat. The spices bring everything together in perfect harmony, making it impossible to stop at just one serving. Ingredients used in this recipe are simple. With just a few items like potatoes, pepper and basic spices, you can create a flavorful dish. It’s the kind of recipe that’s when you need something quick and delicious. It pairs well with pretty much anything, but it also stands out on its own with its rich, roasted flavors. It’s a versatile dish.
Hacks
Use Cast Iron Pan for Perfect Roasting: For even crispiness, use a cast iron pan to roast the potatoes. It retains heat well and ensures that the potatoes cook evenly while giving them that perfect, golden-brown crust.
Use Baby Potatoes for a Tender Bite: Baby potatoes are perfect for roasting. They cook faster and the sweetness in the potato complements the spices beautifully, which gives more delicate and flavorful dish.
Roast with Ghee for Extra Richness: Roast the potatoes with ghee instead of oil. Ghee adds richness that takes this simple recipe to the next level, which makes the potatoes golden and crispy with an irresistible flavor.
Add Lemon juice for Freshness: After roasting squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the potatoes. The tanginess helps to elevate the dish.
Pepper Potato Roast Ingredients
Potatoes: Potatoes are the star of this dish. Their mild flavor pairs perfectly with the bold spices. Ginger Garlic Paste: GG paste is a classic flavor enhancer in Indian cooking. It gives good aroma to this side dish.
Crushed Black Pepper: Black pepper adds a distinct heat and spiciness to the dish. Crushed black pepper releases more oils and aroma, giving the Pepper Potato Roast a bold and spicy punch.
Oil: Oil is used to roast the potatoes and temper the spices. It helps in creating that crispy texture on the potatoes and makes the spices coat on the potatoes evenly.
Mustard Seeds (Kaduku): Mustard seeds provide a subtle flavor and a slight crunch when tempered.
Cumin Seeds (Jeerakam): Cumin seeds are staple in Indian cuisine. Their unique flavor complements the heat from the black pepper, making the dish even more flavorful.
Curry Leaves: Curry leaves are often used in tempering to release their aromatic flavor. Their fragrance elevates the overall taste of the dish and adds an authentic South Indian touch.
Salt: Salt is essential to balance the spices and bring out the natural flavors of the potatoes.
How to Make Pepper Potato (Stepwise Pictures)
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| Take all your ingredients |
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| Boil some potatoes, peel em and break them into pieces |
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| Heat some oil |
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| Add in mustard, cumin and curry leaves |
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| Saute for a while |
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| Add in a good amount for crushed ginger & garlic |
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| saute them for a min |
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| Add in boiled potatoes |
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| Saute them in the spices |
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| sprinkle in salt and mix well |
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| mix well.. |
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| Cook them on low flame till it turns golden |
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| cook them more |
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| Sprinkle some crushed black pepper |
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| toss well |
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| serve |
Expert tips
- Avoid starchy potatoes, as they may become too soft.
- Make sure to roast the potatoes with enough oil. It creates a crispy texture. Leave some space between the potatoes so they can roast evenly on all sides.
- Tempering the mustard seeds and cumin in hot oil is important. Be sure not to burn them.
- Use a non-stick or cast-iron pan for the crispiest results. These pans ensure that the potatoes get a perfect, golden crust without sticking to the surface.
Variations
Garlic Potato Recipe: For garlic lovers, you can add garlic by frying crushed garlic in oil until golden. Then, mix the potatoes with the garlic-flavored oil for an extra boost of flavor.
Dahi Aloo Roast: It is a delicious dish made by roasting potatoes in yogurt and spices. The creamy yogurt adds a tangy flavor, making the potatoes soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Jeera Hing Aloo: It is a simple and flavorful dish made by roasting potatoes with cumin seeds and asafoetida. The cumin adds warmth and the asafoetida gives a unique, aromatic flavor to the potatoes.
Chettinadu Potatoes: It is a spicy South Indian dish made by cooking potatoes with a blend of aromatic spices. It has a rich, bold flavor from ingredients like fennel, curry leaves, and dried red chilies.
Chukka Aloo Sabzi: It is a flavorful dish made by cooking potatoes with a mix of spices and herbs. It has a tangy and spicy taste, perfect for a comforting meal.
FAQ
1. Can I use different types of potatoes for this recipe?
Yes, you can use any type of potato, but baby potatoes or waxy potatoes work best for roasting.
2. Can I make this recipe spicier?
Absolutely. You can adjust the amount of black pepper as you prefer.
3. Can I add other vegetables to the Pepper Potato Roast?
Yes, you can add vegetables like carrots, bell peppers or green beans to the roast. Make sure to adjust the cooking time for different vegetables.
4. What can I serve with Pepper Potato Roast?
Pepper Potato Roast goes well with rice, rasam, sambar or as a side dish with any main course.
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Pepper Potato Recipe (Pepper Potato Roast)
Equipment
- cooking pan
Ingredients
- 3 large Potato
- 3 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
- 1 tbsp Crushed Black Pepper or to taste
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- 5 tbsp Oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Take potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Let them cook for 30 mins till they are completely cooked. Drain them, cool them. peel them and break them into small pieces with your hands. Set aside till use.
- Heat oil in a kadai. Add in mustard, cumin and curry leaves and let them sizzle for a min.
- Add in ginger garlic paste and saute for a couple of mins. Now add in the cubed potatoes and toss well with the spices. Add salt and mix them well.
- Cook on a low heat till they turn golden, this will take a good 15 to 20 mins. Stir it often so it doesn't burn. In the end add in crushed pepper and toss well. Turn off heat. Serve with rice and any gravy of your choice.
Notes
- Avoid starchy potatoes, as they may become too soft.
- Make sure to roast the potatoes with enough oil. It creates a crispy texture. Leave some space between the potatoes so they can roast evenly on all sides.
- Tempering the mustard seeds and cumin in hot oil is important. Be sure not to burn them.
- Use a non-stick or cast-iron pan for the crispiest results. These pans ensure that the potatoes get a perfect, golden crust without sticking to the surface.
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Sindhura
Simple yet tasty recipe! Came across ur blog few days back. Kind of addicted to it now. Good going! Keep it up!
ELel
Yuuuummmm very good recipes!
Manju @ Manjus Eating Delights
mmmm, I love potato fry in any form...This looks and sounds gorgeous Aarthi...hope you and your baby girl are doing fine 🙂
Priya Suresh
Who can resist to this beautiful bowl,inviting potato fry.
Mary Callan
These potatoes look amazing!
LOVE the flavors
mary x
Rumana Ambrin
Very yummy roasted potatoes...
Anonymous
very nice yummy......
Anonymous
Tried this recipe today... turned out sooo yummy... thanks Aarthi 🙂
SK
Oh my GAWD!!! I need this TODAY, but I'm too sick to cook! How much for you to make it and bring it to me in Boston, MA (USA)? Could you be here by dinner time? lol
I need to make this recipe as soon as possible before my brain bursts! ;o)