Today in the kitchen - potato wedges. Aug 05, 2021

This simple and easy to cook all time snack is so dear to kids across the world that young ones often end up having this as the only thing for their meals. This one especially got popular after fast food companies set their foot across the country..nirula's to begin with followed by McD, KFC many of their clones and last of the big name that stepped in India, Burger King. But parents are always wary of this item since it is deep fried  and large quantities could upset their stomachs.

So here is a recipe that I followed, that doesn't add as much fat as the deep fried potato wedges of the restaurant. One could cook it in OTG or an airfrier and it retains the taste, I would say it tastes better than the deep fried version. Thanks to Borosil that provided a recipe book alongwith the OTG (oven, toaster and grill) that made my task easier.

The quantity is good for 2 people to relish that will be just enough to keep good space in your stomach for dinner if you are having it for tea time. Adjust it proportionately if you are more at home or if you invite people over tea time at your terrace or in the lawns( due to continuation of pandemic, I would highly recommend against entertaining people inside home).

Ingredients:

Potato - 4 medium size (300 gms)

Oil - 1 1/2 +1/2 tbsp ( recommend was 3 tbsp). I used olive oil that doesn't have any smell of its own.

Freshly ground pepper -1/2 tsp

Oregano - 1/2 tsp

Table salt - 1/2 tsp

Sesame seeds -1 tsp

Water - 1000 ml (for washing and soaking)

Icecubes - 2 cups

Process:

Peel potatoes and cut each of them in eight equal parts along length in the shape that you would like to eat.

Now wash them thoroughly, preferably in the drinking water instead of tap water. And place them in a bowl add water to the level they get dipped and add 2 cup (about 30) ice cubes. Put the bowl in the fridge for half an hour. Take out and drain water and dry the raw potato wedges on a paper towel or a clean cloth towel.

Take a bowl and add the spices, pepper, oregano, salt, sesame seeds and 1 1/2 tbsp (I prefer olive) oil. Mix all ingrediant well and add dried raw potato wedges, so that each wedge is covered with spices. Now take the baking tray (ensure it is clean, usually if you have not used the oven for sometime dust will settle on it, so wash it and dry). Usually you get one with OTGs, or pick any that you use for baking.. Borosil/Pyrex). Apply a little oil with brush and place wedges keeping uniform distance between them.

Preheat oven (set it to both upper and lower heating) at 230° C for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes place the tray with raw potato wedges in the middle section of the oven. BE CAREFUL OVEN IS HOT. Use proper gear (glove/s) to protect your hand/s. Now switch on the oven with same settings at 230°C for 20 minutes.

Run for another 5 minutes should you want extra crisp.

Remove the container and allow it to cool before you transfer the contents to a serving bowl. Your tasty, healthy snack is ready.. serve it with tomato sauce/ketchup, better with the one that has chilli or imli chutney and enjoy your tea. The joy gets doubled when it is drizzling outside.