Recipe of the Day: Mouth watering Chips Masala and Beef fry

Most of us are fries lovers.Whether its deep fried,roasted, or cooked in a delicious stew among other delicious ways potatoes can be made.

Let us look at the steps cheesy fries is made with beef fry on the side. You can try this mouthwatering dish at the comfort of your home.

Ingredients

• 8 large potatoes, peeled and sliced into “chips”
• oil for frying
• 2 tablespoons butter/margarine
• 1 tablespoon Spanish paprika
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper ( or red chilli powder) – you can use more or less depending on preference
• 1 teaspoon of garlic paste
• 2 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 tablespoon tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• small bunch of coriander
• salt to taste
• some water (optional)
• lemon (I did not use this because I had none)

Method

1.Heat the oil in a pan and when hot put in the potatoes and cook till they are soft, remove from the oil, drain and let cool for about 5 mins

2.       Reheat the oil and put back the chips to cook through. This makes them crispier (works with any food your deep frying)

3.       As the chips are cooking for the second time place the butter/margarine into a larger pan and melt it. Once it has melted switch off the heat.

4.       Add all the other ingredients (except from the water and coriander) into the melted butter/margarine and mix well.

5.       Turn on the heat and cook till the sauce thickens

6.       You can add the water if you like your chips saucy if not do not add the water.

7.       Once the chips are cooked place in a kitchen towel to drain excess oil then toss them into the sauce and mix until well combined.

8.       Turn off the heat, squeeze in the lemon and add the coriander

9.       Serve hot. HAPPY EATING!

Beef Fry

Ingredients

• 1 kg beef cut into bite sized cubes
• 2 tablespoons of crushed garlic
• 1 teaspoon crushed ginger
• 3 large onions sliced
• 30ml vegetable oil
• 1 bunch of coriander, chopped
• 2-3 green chillies, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

1.      Tenderize the meat using either tenderizer or a meat mallet if necessary

2.      Place the beef, garlic and ginger in a large pot and leave on the heat. Add the salt

3.      Stir the ingredients in the pot to ensure they are all mixed together then reduce the heat, cover the pot and leave to cook for about 15-20 minutes (depending on how soft your meat is)

4.      Ensure that you keep checking on the meat so that it doesn’t burn. If the meat was in the freezer you will most probably not need to add any water as it will have sufficient water in it.

5.      Once all the water has dried out, taste for doneness. If the meat is not yet cooked add just a little water and cover and leave for a further 5 minutes or so.

6.      If the meat is cooked add the oil and stir through.

7.      At this point add the chillies and onions and cover.

8.      Once the onions caramelize and start to turn transparent stir in the coriander.

9.      Serve immediately with your Chips Masala

HAPPY EATING!