CAJUN POTATOES

In the recent times Finger foods have gained more sophistication and elegance. They are bite-sized snacks.  Various cuisines have contributed to the concept, creating new Finger foods for everyone to enjoy.  Finger foods have been a vital part of social gatherings. Finger foods are becoming more popular and it is consumed as appetizer or mid snack.  One such lip smacking finger food and easy to prepare is Cajun Potatoes. 

Ingredients:

• 250 gms Baby Potatoes 
• 4 inch Celery stick, finely chopped 
• 4tbsp Mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp. Tomato Ketchup
• 1 tbsp. Chilly sauce 
• 1/4 tsp. Paprika powder
• 1/4 tsp. Garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. Thyme
• 1/2 tsp. Oregano
• 2 tbsp. coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 1 Onion finely chopped
• 2 tbsp green Bell pepper   
• 1 tbsp pomegranate powder (optional)
• 4tbsp oil
• Salt, as required

Procedure:

Wash the potatoes thoroughly as we will be using the skins for this recipe.  

With the help of fork prick the potatoes.  Boil water and add a tablespoon of salt, add the pricked baby potatoes and allow it to cook upto 90%.  Ones the potatoes are boiled, drain the water and set aside to cool down.

Take each potatoes and press gently with your palms, to partially flatten it till the skin just splits.

Gently dust the potatoes with cornflour powder and pepper powder.

Heat a pan with oil and shallow fry the potatoes till golden and crisp.  Deep frying can also be done.  Soak the excess oil in a paper towel.  This is how it looks

Now take a mixing bowl. Add all the remaining ingredients; mayonnaise, ketchup, chilly sauce, paprika powder, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, finally chopped celery, half the quantity of onions and coriander leaves and salt as per taste.  Give it a good mix.

  

Arrange the potatoes in the serving dish and spoon the mayo mixture on each potatoes, just before serving, else the potatoes will turn soggy.  Sprinkle with left over onions, coriander leaves and bell pepper.  Sprinkle some pomegranate powder over.   

       

WALLAH !  Yummy Cajun potatoes fries or canapés are ready. Do let me know your feedback

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