Baby Potato Roast | South Indian Style Baby Potato Pan Fry | Gluten Free and Vegan Recipe

Hi Supermoms,

Lemon Rice with Baby Potato Roast has been a childhood tiffin box favourite for both my husband Raghu and myself. We share fond memories of this delicious combination . Baby Potato Roast also compliments curd rice.

My mother used to pack lunch in a two or three compartment tiffin box , one with lemon rice, the second with curd rice and the top compartment used to have these yummy baby potatoes. This combo is so ever green that I make it even now as feel so nostalgic.

The baby potato roast can easily be served as a party starter too. Quick and Easy to make, this simple baby potato roast is sure to get you loads of compliments.

Do try this yummy recipe and share your family feedback.

Let's start cooking!

Baby Potato Roast

Preparation time : 20 minutes (to pressure cook and peel the baby potatoes)

Cooking time : 20 minutes

Serves : 4-6

1 cup = 250 ml cup

Ingredients :

To marinate:

1/2 kg baby potatoes ( boiled and peeled)

4 garlic cloves ( roughly pounded)

1/2" ginger ( peeled and roughly pounded)

1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 teaspoon Kashmiri Chilli powder

1/4 teaspoon cumin powder/jeera powder

1/2 teaspoon coriander powder

2 teaspoons oil ( you can use oil of your choice)

salt to taste

To temper :

1 tablespoon oil ( I used sesame oil)

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

pinch of asafoetida

1 sprig curry leaves ( roughly torn)

To garnish ( optional):

1-2 curry leaves ( torn roughly)

Method :

1. To a wide bowl, add the baby potatoes and all the ingredients given under 'To marinate'.

2. Mix well and set it aside for 10 minutes.

3. Heat a wide iron kadai/pan with oil and temper with ingredients given for the same.

4. Add the marinated potatoes and stir to coat the potatoes with the tempered ingredients.

5. Fry over low flame, stirring occasionally till all the potatoes are well roasted.

Chef tip : The longer you roast, the tastier the potatoes.

Switch off, garnish and your delicious baby potato roast is now ready . Simply yum!