Sunday, May 24, 2015

Garlicky Potato Wedges

    

                Potato wedges are a great finger food for your party or you can just munch on them in the evening along with your tea. They are not fried, that makes them a good replacement for potato fries. Kids also just love these potato wedges. 



Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:
  • Potatoes 3
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Mixed herbs (Dried Oregano, Dried basil etc)
  • 3 medium garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Pepper to taste (Optional)
Method:
  • Preheat the oven to 220 degree Celsius.
  • Wash the potatoes well.
  • Cut the potatoes (without peeling) in half. Take one half & cut it in half & again cut it in half. This way cut each potato in 8 pieces so that you get the wedges shape.


Cut the wedges as shown
 
  • Boil water in a large pan which can accommodate the wedges.
  • Add the cut potatoes to this boiling water. Boil for 5 mins on high heat.
  • Remove the potatoes from the water. Pat them dry. Sprinkle some salt over the pat dried potatoes.
  • In a large mixing bowl which can accommodate the wedges, take oil. Add to it salt, chili flakes, chopped garlic & mixed herbs(dried oregano, dried basil etc). Mix.
 
  • Add dried potatoes to the prepared oil bowl. Coat each potato wedge with oil.
 
 
  • Place these oil coated wedges in a oven proof tray. Put this tray in the preheated oven. Bake for 20 - 30 mins till golden & cooked.


  • When done, remove this in a serving plate. Sprinkle more chili flakes or pepper as per your taste & enjoy.

  • Serve hot with ketchup !!!
Tips:
  • If making for kids, do reduce the amount of chili flakes & garlic.
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