Spicy, garlicky potato wedges

I am on a recipe-trying spree...meaning trying out recipes from other blogs. Yeah, i know i have been doing so for a long time now, and its only getting better:)

There have been quite a few disasters as well. Like the other day i tried red velvet cakes and had to chuck it all because it tasted awful. I shall attempt it again when im in the mood.

It was such a cold day and Ro worked from home which meant constant nagging about lunch, tea, nibbles...and he claims i secretly enjoy showering him with all the attention.DUH!

Anyway, I was blog browsing and came across this awesome blog ...drooling, i decided to make something . Unfortunately the only ingredients available were for the Garlicky Baked Fries and i didnt think twice. Give me potatoes in any form any day and i'll be a very happy person. Carbs carbs, i know, but who cares when its so bloody awesome.

I made a few modifications here and there and the result was marvellous. I paired it with a chilli mayo dip and a shot of espresso and I couldnt have asked for more on the cold winter evening.

• I used baby potatoes- 6 of them cut into wedges
• I added 3 dry chillies, crushed, to the garlic and EVOO since i did not have cayenne pepper.
• I also added a half tsp paprika.

The mayo dip is pretty easy as well. I use store bought garlic mayo (4tbsp), add chilli sauce or ketchup (1 tsp) and a few drops of water and mix well to get a smooth paste. Dip dip dip and chomp chomp chomp.

It just cant get easier than this!

We just got back from Amsterdam last night and am dead tired. It takes me at least three days to get back to the groove and now I'm wondering what il make for dinner. My fridge is empty and I'm so lethargic to go out grocery shopping. I have gained a kg after all the eating and drinking the past three days. Its detox week and I'm thinking of eating light. Convincing Ro to do the same, however, is a task on its own. Anyways, i had to get rid of some potatoes the day before we left and so I made this potato fry which, if you have a microwave, is the easiest thing ever. Perfect for lazy bums like me.

Potato- 1 big

Sambar pwd- 2 tsp (I used MTR sambar masala)

Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp

Oil- 1 tbs

Salt- to taste

Boil the potato in a microwave as per instructions, but don't wait for it to cook completely (not mash consistency). This is just to reduce the cooking time on the hob. Once cool, peel and slice the potato lengthwise.

Heat oil in a frying pan and splutter mustard seeds. To this add the potato slices, the sambar powder and salt, mix well. Let it cook thoroughly till the masala has caught on to the pieces, and they become soft. Serve hot with roti or rice.

Note: If you do not have a microwave, then follow the same instructions, just that it will take a tad longer to cook. Result will be just the same. If you are even more lazier, then frozen fries (store bought) will do the trick. Have tried it out quite a number of times.

The sambar pwd gives a completely new flavour to the potato slices and i love it.

PS: Update on Amsterdam trip shall soon follow