Marina Beach Style Masala Pori- A short video

A visit to Chennai is incomplete without visiting

the world's second longest beach- Marina Beach....

And how can a visit to Marina Beach be complete

without gorging hot bajjis and sundals and Masala Poris...

Bajjis and Sundals are commomly made in all homes...

but Masala Pori is a bit uncommon....

Here is a video on the making of Marina Beach style 

Masala Pori....

It is a simple and yummilicious dish

Which is tasty and really healthy too...

You just need some puffed rice,chopped onions,

chopped  tomatoes,grated mango,carrots,diced chillies,

boiled peanuts and a big heap of crunchy pori/

puffed rice/Murmura...

FRENCH FRIES (HOME STYLE)

        WHO WILL SAY NO TO THIS IRRESISTIBLE POTATO SNACK   ?????


     INGREDIENTS

   Potatoes( cut into 1/2 inch thick strips) -4

Oil for deep frying

Salt to taste

White pepper powder to taste (Optional)

  

METHOD

• Cut the potatoes into strips of about 1/2-inch thickness and width
• Soak potatoes in ice cold water for 1 hour at room temperature.
•  Drain well; pat dry with paper towels.Or spread under a fan on a towel and dry them.
• Heat oil in deep  pan .
• Sprinkle the potato strips widely ; fry in hot oil for about 4 minutes, or until golden brown and tender.
• Drain the homemade french fries on paper towels then keep warm in the oven while frying remaining batches.
• Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste. 
• Toss well.
• Serve hot with tomato ketchup or sauce.

This is a great starter or a fantastic Any Time Snack!!!