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    Home » Recipes » Side Dish for Rice

    Potato Oil Roast Recipe

    Published: Mar 28, 2022 by Radhika · This post may contain affiliate links · 36 Comments

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    Potato Oil Roast recipe with stepwise photos. A very simple heirloom recipe from my family that tastes excellent when served as a side dish with rice. It is easy to cook & also goes well with both chapathis & pooris.

    potato oil roast

    This roast recipe is a signature dish of my Grandma and is most loved by all of us at home. It is a custom to welcome the bridegroom into the family by holding a grand luncheon in the bride’s home in all the families across India.

    In that luncheon menu, this potato oil roast is a must in my family according to my family’s custom. The ‘Madhiya Virudhu’ is incomplete without this roast, which is served as a side dish along with an elaborate spread & desserts.

    Though this roast is calorie-dense as the potatoes are deep-fried in oil, this can be enjoyed occasionally on luncheons or get-togethers. I make this for our wedding anniversary whenever nostalgia strikes me.

    Potatoes are the most loved vegetable that gives a satiating experience after eating them, and I’m sure you will love making this recipe using them.

    About

    Potato oil roast is a simple recipe that is made with just a handful of ingredients found in the pantry.

    This is made by parboiling the potatoes & deep-frying them in oil. A masala is then made with onions, tomatoes, ginger garlic paste & spice powders.

    To this masala, the deep-fried potatoes are added and then tossed together before serving them.

    It sounds delicious, right?, so waste no time and go make this potato oil roast ASAP.

    Ingredients

    Potatoes: This tuber is the star of the dish. It is boiled and deep-fried before getting roasted again. It is almost like double roasting.

    Other vegetables: Onion and tomatoes that add the crunch to the dish and also more volume. Apart from that, ginger garlic paste is also used to make the masala.

    Seasoning: Mustard seeds and Urad dal are used.

    Spice Powders: Turmeric, red chilli and garam masala.

    Other ingredients: Salt to taste, oil to deep-fry & cook the roast and coriander leaves for garnishing.

    How to make potato oil roast

    Let's see how to make potato oil roast by following these stepwise instructions,

    how to make potato oil roast

    Drop boiled cubed potatoes into hot oil in batches & deep-fry.

    how to make potato oil roast

    Fry till they turn golden brown.

    how to make potato oil roast

    Continue deep-frying all the potatoes in small batches & drain onto a plate.

    por step-4

    Season mustard seeds till they crackle and roast urad dal to golden brown in oil.

    por step-5

    Add onions and sauté till they turn pink.

    por step-6

    Now tip in the tomatoes, a pinch of salt and cook till they turn mushy.

    por step-7

    Simmer the flame & add spice powders - red chilli, turmeric, garam masala & ginger garlic paste & mix well.

    por step-8

    Sprinkle a little water & cook till the gravy forms and add cubed potatoes to the gravy.

    por step-9

    Mix well and let the potatoes merge well with the masala. Cook for 1 more min.

    potato oil roast

    Garnish with coriander leaves & serve this potato oil roast with hot rice.

    Recipe Notes

    You can squeeze lemon juice over the roast just before serving to balance out all the flavours.

    Make sure not to overcook potatoes till they become mushy. If you do that, it will drink more oil while deep-frying.

    Cook the potatoes till they are soft yet firm.

    If you do not like to add ginger garlic paste, then crush 4 to 5 garlic and sauté them along with onions.

    Nutrition Profile

    This potato oil roast recipe is

    • Dairy-Free
    • Egg-Free
    • Gluten-Free
    • Nut Free
    • Soy-Free
    • Vegan
    • Vegetarian
    potato oil roast recipe

    FAQ's on potato oil roast

    What other vegetables can I use?

    You can try this same roast recipe with other tubers like baby potatoes, yam, sweet potato or elephant yam as well.

    Can I air fry or bake the potatoes?

    Yes, you can choose either to air fry or bake the parboiled potatoes to avoid deep-frying in oil. But understand that the taste will not be the same as deep-fried in oil.

    Storing Instructions

    This roast tastes best when served hot on the same day. In case there are any leftovers, refrigerate and use it on the next day itself. Do not store beyond that.

    Serving Suggestions

    This potato oil roast taste excelling when served with puliodharai, sambar, rasam & curd rice. You can serve this along with puri or chapathis too.

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    potato oil roast

    Potato Oil Roast Recipe

    This roast using potatoes is a simple, heirloom recipe of my family that is served as a side dish with rice, chapathis & pooris. It is vegan & gluten-free.
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    Prep Time : 5 mins
    Cook Time : 25 mins
    Total Time : 30 mins
    Servings : 4
    Course : Side Dish
    Cuisine : South Indian
    Author : Radhika

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 large Potatoes
    • 1 Onion finely chopped
    • 1 Tomato finely chopped
    • ½ teaspoon Mustard seeds
    • 1 teaspoon Urad dal
    • 1 teaspoon Ginger garlic paste
    • 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
    • 1½ teaspoon Garam masala powder
    • Salt to taste
    • Oil for deep frying
    • Coriander leaves for garnishing
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    Instructions
     

    Cooking the potatoes

    • Wash and scrub the potatoes well. Scrape the skin using a peeler and place them in a pressure cooker. Add 1 cup water, 2 pinches salt and pressure cook the potatoes for 2 whistles over high flame & switch off the stove.
    • After the pressure is released, open the lid and drain the water. You can either cube the potatoes or crumble them into big chunks with your fingertips after it cools down. Keep it aside.

    Deep frying potatoes

    • Heat oil in a pan for frying. Add the potatoes in small batches and deep fry over medium flame till they are light golden brown and slightly crisp. Drain into a plate and set this aside.

    Make potato oil roast

    • Heat a pan with 1 tablespoon oil over medium flame. Add mustard seed and let them splutter. Add urad dal and fry till it turns golden brown.
    • Add onions and sauté till they turn pink. Add tomato, a pinch of salt and cook till the tomatoes turn mushy and become soft.
    • Simmer the flame completely & add ginger garlic paste, spice powders - turmeric, red chilli, garam masala and mix well.
    • Sprinkle 2 to 3 tablespoon water, mix well and cook for 2 to 3 mins for the raw flavours of the spice powders to leave & till a thick gravy forms.
    • Add the deep fried potatoes and mix well to combine with the masala. Cook for 1 more min & switch off the stove.
    • Garnish with coriander leaves and serve this potato oil roast as a side with rice.
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    Comments

    1. Kavi...

      September 13, 2011 at 7:36 pm

      This is sooooo good! And its my favorite kaai especially with Rasam Saadham!

      Reply
    2. Shobha

      April 12, 2011 at 10:26 am

      Lovely recipes dear...

      Reply
    3. Gayathri Kumar

      April 10, 2011 at 7:47 am

      very delicious roast and my belated wishes for your anniversary. Thanks a lot for sending..

      Reply
    4. Radhika

      April 04, 2011 at 5:08 pm

      Dear all, Thank you very much for all your wishes.

      Reply
    5. Raksha

      April 04, 2011 at 3:44 pm

      u have a wonderful space. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY.

      Reply
    6. Sensible Vegetarian

      April 01, 2011 at 7:25 pm

      Belated Anniversary wishes. Lovely roast to celebrate the occasion.

      Reply
    7. Jayasri Ravi

      April 01, 2011 at 3:46 am

      Hi Happy anniversary Radhika, lovely roast, wishing you both many more years to come.

      Reply
    8. Santosh Bangar

      April 01, 2011 at 1:15 am

      attractive and delicious

      Reply
    9. RAKS KITCHEN

      March 31, 2011 at 5:52 pm

      Looks really tempting,all time every one,ever green favorite veggie potato ! Nice recipe!

      Reply
    10. Sharmi

      March 31, 2011 at 5:06 pm

      looks very vibrant!

      Reply
    11. Hamaree Rasoi

      March 31, 2011 at 9:09 am

      Congrats to both of you !!! Enjoy your day to the fullest. Potato roast looks superb and tempting

      Reply
    12. Priya

      March 31, 2011 at 3:56 am

      Belated wishes for ur anniversary Radhika,congrats...Potato roast makes me drool..

      Reply
    13. R

      March 31, 2011 at 3:41 am

      potatoes r a favorite with our family, ur recipe looks awesome! will try it for sure.

      Reply
    14. <br><br><br><br><br>Dr.Sameena Prathap

      March 30, 2011 at 9:42 pm

      Happy weddng anniversary dear!!God Bless!!Love the splendid clicks dear...Looks delish...:)

      Reply
    15. Only Fish Recipes

      March 30, 2011 at 9:23 pm

      Many many happy returns of the day !potato roast looks very tempting n colorful !

      Reply
    16. Valar Siva

      March 30, 2011 at 9:01 pm

      Looks yumm dear!!! Belated Anniversary wishes..

      Reply
    17. Padhu

      March 30, 2011 at 8:34 pm

      Potato roast looks delicious!
      Belated anniversary wishes!

      Reply
    18. Gayathri Anand

      March 30, 2011 at 7:08 pm

      Many Happy returns of the day ...Potato roast looks yummy...

      Reply
    19. Deeksha

      March 30, 2011 at 6:56 pm

      HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Potato roast looks yummy....

      Reply
    20. Reshmi Mahesh

      March 30, 2011 at 6:49 pm

      Belated Anniversary wishes dear....Delicious roast...

      Reply
    21. divya

      March 30, 2011 at 6:15 pm

      Yumm,such a tempting and drool-worthy potato curry..

      Reply
    22. Pushpa

      March 30, 2011 at 3:00 am

      Delicious bowl of roast potatoes.

      Reply
    23. Preety

      March 30, 2011 at 2:51 am

      simple and delicious

      Reply
    24. Rachu

      March 29, 2011 at 8:15 pm

      happy happy happy anniversry! may you have hundreds of them coming! be happy and super potato roast

      Reply
    25. Ila

      March 29, 2011 at 5:19 pm

      belated anniversary wishes 🙂

      Reply
    26. Panchpakwan

      March 29, 2011 at 1:08 am

      Happy annivarsary Radhika..Pototo roast looks super delicious..

      Reply
    27. Sushma Mallya

      March 28, 2011 at 8:12 pm

      Belated Wishes for ur Anniversary Radhika..Loved the potato roast would be lovely curry for chapathi will soon try this:)

      Reply
    28. Bharathy

      March 28, 2011 at 6:15 pm

      Wishing you many more years of togetherness, Radhika!:)

      I love to have this with hot chapathis! Looks so soo yum!! 🙂

      Reply
    29. Suchi

      March 28, 2011 at 1:51 pm

      oooo, lovely gorgeous potato roast!

      Reply
    30. Divya Kudua

      March 28, 2011 at 11:11 am

      I tried out this recipe too when I came across an article which said this was prepared to welcome the new son-in-law into the family.So that myth is indeed true!!I tried with baby potatoes..loved it!

      Reply
    31. Now Serving

      March 27, 2011 at 8:52 pm

      Oh yum, my kids go nuts for this kinda subzi - looks luscious 🙂

      Reply
    32. Sanctified Spaces

      March 27, 2011 at 2:08 pm

      Oh my god.Awesome Pic.Great Recipe.Congrats on your Wedding Anniverssary.Thank you for stopping by.

      Reply
    33. Aruna Manikandan

      March 27, 2011 at 1:29 pm

      Belated wishes dear.....
      Potato roast looks yummy........
      nice clicks 🙂

      Reply
    34. Jay

      March 27, 2011 at 12:36 am

      love d hot n delicious clicks Radhika...awesome recipe..

      Reply
    35. Babli

      March 27, 2011 at 12:33 am

      Potato roast looks colourful, delicious and mouth watering. I am very much fond of potato so I will definitely try your recipe.

      Reply
    36. Rajani

      March 26, 2011 at 10:05 pm

      Just great, happy anniversary!

      Reply

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