Masala Smashed Potatoes

Spiced and tangy Masala Smashed Potatoes!

These smashed potatoes are flavored with Indian spices and would make a great appetizer for the holidays!

We all love potatoes, don’t we?

Whether it’s in the form of paratha or stuffed in sandwich or in form of a simple stir-fry, potatoes are always present in my kitchen.

Recently, I have found a new way to enjoy them- masala smashed potatoes!

Smashed potatoes are always fun so I thought of giving them an Indian twist and make masala smashed potatoes.

These Masala Smashed Potatoes

✓ make a great appetizer or side for the holidays

✓ wonderfully flavored and spiced

✓ pairs with any dip or are good as it is!

✓ easy to make

I have always loved the idea of smashed potatoes.

Especially the crispy bits, that’s my favorite part of these.

Do you guys know how to get these potatoes really crispy?  It is easy actually.

First make sure that you place the potatoes directly on the baking sheet sprayed with oil.

So, do not use parchment paper here. And you can either spray the sheet with a oil spray or just pour some oil and swirl it around.

Next, make sure that you smash them well. The thinner the potatoes are smashed, the crispier they will get in the oven.

However be careful. I have completely smashed and broken many potatoes in order to smash them thin.

And lastly do bake them for 30 to 35 minutes at 425 F degrees. This will make the bottom crispy.

How to Make Masala Smashed Potatoes

Pretty basic and straight forward.

First, boil the potatoes until tender and then roast them in the oven until nice and crispy.

The game changer in this recipe are the Indian spices!

I have used coriander powder, garam masala, chaat masala (for that tang), turmeric and smoked paprika!

If you would notice, I haven’t used any cayenne pepper or red chili powder here but feel free to do so for that extra kick.

Once the potatoes are done in the oven, I squeeze lime juice all over to make them even more tangy and then garnish with lots of cilantro and green onions!

How do you serve them? They are honestly good as such but you can always serve them with ketchup, chutney, sour cream or any dip of choice!

Easy Masala Smashed Potatoes! These smashed potatoes are flavored with Indian spices and make a great appetizer for the holidays or just about any party! They are also vegan.

Cre: CookwithManali