Make seasoned fries with green chutney sauce with the help of TikTok chef Shihan Chowdhury

When it comes to finger foods, French fries are as beloved as it gets. But if you’re looking to upgrade your fries with some powerful flavors and seasonings, TikTok-famous chef Shihan Chowdhury (@chilipeppercooks) has you covered. On this episode of In The Know: Recipe Remix, Shihan shares his recipe for seasoned fries with green chutney sauce, which features crispy fries served with a tangy dip that’s layered with complex flavors. Time to put that spice rack to use!

Ingredients

2 russet potatoes

Fry Seasoning Mix

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp salt

3 tsp paprika

1 tsp chili flakes

1 tbsp cane sugar

Green Chutney Sauce

1 cup whole cilantro

20 mint leaves

1 tbsp lime juice

1 tbsp sugar

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp cumin

1/2 cup yogurt

2 garlic cloves

1/2 tsp salt, to taste

1 Thai chili pepper

Directions

Make the green chutney sauce. Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add salt to taste.

Make the spice blend by combining all the fry seasoning mix ingredients in a bowl.

Cut up the potatoes into French fry sizes, then rest the potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes.

Completely dry off the potatoes using a cloth or a paper towel, and then deep fry them at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Note: If you don’t have a deep fryer, use a deep pan filled with canola oil.