Easy Masala Smashed Potatoes! These smashed potatoes are flavored with Indian spices and make a great appetizer for the holidays or just about any party! They are also vegan.
24ozbaby potatoesI used yellow baby potatoes, 680 grams, around 16 baby potatoes
3-4tablespoonsolive oil
1/2teaspooncoriander powder
1/4teaspoongaram masala
1/2teaspoonchaat masala
1/4teaspoonsmoked paprika
1/4teaspoongarlic powder
1/8teaspoonturmeric
saltto taste
black pepperto taste
1smalllimejuice of
green onionsto garnish
cilantroto garnish
Instructions
Wash and scrub the potatoes. Bring pot of water to boil. Add the potatoes and boil uncovered on medium-high heat.Boil until the potatoes are fork tender, around 18 minutes.
Drain potatoes in a colander. Let them cool down for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile in a bowl add olive oil and then add all the spices- coriander powder, garam masala, chaat masala, smoked paprika, garlic powder and turmeric. Stir until spices are well combined with the oil. Set aside.
Take a large baking sheet and spray with a oil spray.Once the potatoes have cooled down a bit, transfer them to the baking sheet.
Using a fork or the heel of your palm, smash each potato. Be careful to not smash completely, you don't want to separate them in different pieces.
Then brush each potato with the oil and spice mixture. Brush nicely, let the oil-spice blend seep into the crevices of the potatoes.Sprinkle salt all over. You may also sprinkle black pepper.
Bake at 425 F for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove pan from oven. Squeeze lime juice all over.
Garnish with green onions, cilantro and serve these smashed potatoes hot with ketchup, sour cream or any dip!
Notes
Be careful while smashing the potatoes. You won't want to break them apart. You may use a potato masher or fork to smash them.
Add cayenne pepper/red chili powder to make these potatoes more spicy.