Masala Fries with Onions

Name: Masala Fries with Onions
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 41 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 150 g French Fries; 60 g Onions; 60 g Tomato Sauce; 24 g Lemons; 10 g Yellow Peppers; 9 g Greek Yogurt; 6 g Fresh Ginger; 3 g Fresh Cilantro; 2 g Brown Sugar; 2 g Garlic; 2 g Olive Oil; 1 g Salt; 1 g Curry Powder; 0 g Cumin; 0 g Chili Powder; 0 g Turmeric

Veg-forwardMedium (30–60 min)Comfort food

Calories: 564kcal
Protein: 8g
Carbs: 79g
Fat: 25g
Total time: 65min

Per serving · 24 min hands-on, 41 min waiting

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Ingredients

Servings

150 g French Fries
60 g Onions
60 g Tomato Sauce
24 g Lemons
10 g Yellow Peppers
9 g Greek Yogurt
6 g Fresh Ginger
3 g Fresh Cilantro
2 g Brown Sugar
2 g Garlic
2 g Olive Oil
1 g Salt
1 g Curry Powder
0 g Cumin
0 g Chili Powder
0 g Turmeric

about €0.84 per serving

Instructions

Prepare Quick-Pickled Onions

2 min hands-on10 min waiting
- Thinly slice one onion and place it in a small bowl.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the onion slices, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and massage gently to combine. Let sit while preparing the rest of the dish.
Bake the Fries

3 min hands-on25 min waiting
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
- Spread French fries in a single layer on a large baking tray, ensuring even spacing.
- Bake according to package instructions or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
Prepare Masala Sauce Base

13 min hands-on
- Finely chop the remaining onion, garlic, and ginger.
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and a pinch of salt. Sauté until soft, golden, and caramelized, stirring frequently.
Build Masala Sauce

2 min hands-on6 min waiting
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the pan and cook for about 1 minute, stirring until fragrant.
- Stir in curry powder, cumin, chili powder, and turmeric. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add tomato sauce and brown sugar. Stir to combine, then simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
Assemble the Dish

2 min hands-on
- Once fries are golden and crispy, transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour warm masala sauce over fries and toss gently to coat evenly.
Plate and Garnish

2 min hands-on
- Arrange sauced fries on a serving platter.
- Top with quick-pickled onions, roughly chopped cilantro, and small dollops of Greek yogurt.
Serve and Enjoy
- Serve immediately while fries are hot and crispy.
- Cooking tips:
- For extra-crispy fries, bake them on a wire rack placed over the baking tray.
- Adjust the level of chili powder to your spice preference.
- Use fresh, high-quality spices for the best flavor.
- If the masala sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water or stock to loosen it.
- For added crunch, garnish with thinly sliced raw yellow peppers or toasted cumin seeds.