• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

The Missing Lokness

Easy Everyday Recipes

  • Home
  • About
  • Recipe Index
  • So-Cal Travel Guide
  • Privacy Policy

Baked Madras Curry French Fries

April 8, 2015 By Lokness 14 Comments

Baked Madras Curry French Fries | The Missing Lokness

French fries are something I really enjoy! Curly fries, skinny fries, steak fries, battered fries, Belgian fries, McDonald’s fries and In-N-Out fries. I love them all! But we all know French fries are not really healthy, which makes me sad. But there is one type of fries that is much healthier because they cooked in very little amount of oil. That would be oven fries. I have been wanting to try them for a while. Finally, I got my courage and the fries came out awesome. The secret of making crispy fries is soaking them in hot water for 30 minutes to get rid of some of the starch. They were crispy and golden brown! To make them extra special, I tossed in Madras curry powder. Nice little kick! Enjoy these oven fries!

Right now, I am getting back to take care of Bryan. He has a cold. I think it has to do with the weather. One day was hot and then the next day was cold. I thought the cold/flu season has been long over. Who knows Bryan would get sick now? Let’s hope the cold bug will stay from me.

Baked Madras Curry French Fries 2 | The Missing Lokness

Baked Madras Curry French Fries

2 servings

Ingredients:

–   2 russet potatoes (about 12 ounces)

–   4 tablespoons vegetable, canola or peanut oil

–   1 teaspoon Madras curry powder

–   ½ teaspoon kosher salt

–   ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

–   ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Directions:

  1. Peel the potatoes and cut into ½-inch long strips.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the potatoes and cover with hot water. Soak for 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 475˚F (245˚C).
  4. In a large heavy, rimmed baking sheet, add 3 tablespoons oil and spread evenly. Set aside.
  5. Drain the potatoes and pat them dry with paper towels or kitchen towels. Wipes dry the empty mixing bowl. Return the potatoes to the bowl. Add the curry powder, salt, black pepper and garlic powder. Toss well. Transfer the potatoes to the prepared baking sheet and arrange them in a single layer. Cover with foil tightly and bake in the oven for 5 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the bottoms of the potatoes are slightly golden brown, about 12 – 15 minutes. Flip the potatoes with a metal spatula or tongs and keep them in a single layer. Return to oven and bake until crisp and golden brown, about 10 – 15 minutes.
  6. Transfer the fries to a paper-towel lined plate and soak up some of the oil. Season with additional salt to your own taste. Serve warm.

Tips:

  1. When soaking potatoes, use hot water, not boiling water.
  2. Some fries may finish a few minutes earlier than others. Take the finished ones out before they got burned.

(Adapted from Frites and Fries and Annie’s Eats)

Filed Under: Cook, Side Dish Tagged With: curry, fries, oven, potato, side

Previous Post: « Orange Sherbet
Next Post: Blueberry Ginger Fizz »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Monica says

    April 8, 2015 at 5:12 pm

    I love potatoes and can’t stop eating them once I start! I bake wedges all the time but I’ve been too lazy to try the soaking or parboiling methods. Looks like it makes a difference! And I love putting curry powder on everything. Big win on this!

    Reply
    • Lokness says

      April 9, 2015 at 1:13 pm

      HIGH FIVE to potatoes, girl!!!! Yes, I think the soaking really makes the fries a lot crisper! Try that next time!

      Reply
  2. Kathleen | HapaNom says

    April 9, 2015 at 6:14 am

    Yum! I love curry fries! I never knew that soaking the potatoes in hot water for 30 minutes would crisp them up in the oven! Brilliant! I’m so trying this the next time I make fries!

    Reply
    • Lokness says

      April 9, 2015 at 1:26 pm

      An easy extra step really makes a difference! No more soggy fries! Thanks for stopping by, Kathleen!

      Reply
  3. Anne says

    April 12, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    Love how creative these are!!!!! I hope Bryan gets better soon!

    Reply
    • Lokness says

      April 18, 2015 at 5:01 pm

      Thanks! Bryan is feeling much better! These fries are great little twist! Hope you will try them.

      Reply
  4. Kelly says

    April 14, 2015 at 5:11 am

    I love these curry fries! They sound delicious and I could easily eat the entire batch!

    Reply
    • Lokness says

      April 18, 2015 at 5:02 pm

      And they are made in the oven! Much healthier!

      Reply
  5. Oana | Adore Foods says

    April 14, 2015 at 10:35 am

    Hope Brian is already feeling much better! Thanks a million for the tip! Had no idea about soaking them in hot water. Cannot wait to make them this weekend.

    Reply
    • Lokness says

      April 18, 2015 at 5:04 pm

      Bryan is still not 100% yet, but much better. Oddly enough, I didn’t really get sick! Lucky me! I learned the soaking tip from Annie’s Eats. Works perfectly!

      Reply
  6. Mike@TheIronYou says

    April 15, 2015 at 7:12 am

    What an inventive and delicious twist on French fries, Loving it!

    Reply
    • Lokness says

      April 18, 2015 at 5:05 pm

      Thanks Mike! Hope you enjoy them as much as we do! Have a good weekend!

      Reply
  7. Bonnie Eng says

    May 5, 2015 at 1:00 pm

    Baked, spicy fries….always a good idea! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lokness says

      May 6, 2015 at 3:18 pm

      They weren’t that spicy. Just a nice curry flavor. Baked fries are so much healthier. Really need to do that more often.

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Hello there!

Welcome! I'm Lokness. Currently live in Los Angles. Grew up in Hong Kong. Obsessed with chocolate & ice cream. Cooking is something I love. This is where I share my stories and recipes. Want to know more? Click here.
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Trending Posts

  • Hong Kong Style Borscht Soup #soup #hongkongfood #vegetables #beefbone #borschtsoup | The Missing Lokness Hong Kong Style Borscht Soup
  • Hong Kong Style Macaroni Soup w/ Ham | Light & comforting noodle soup to start the day! Ready in less than 20mins. #macaroni #noodlesoup #pasta #hongkongstylecafe #chachaanteng #breakfast #breakfastrecipe #comfortfood #hongkong | The Missing Lokness Hong Kong Style Macaroni Soup with Ham
  • Brown Sugar Mashed Sweet Potatoes #sweetpotato #mashedsweetpotato #brownsugar #sidedish #dinner #dinnerrecipe #vegetarian #easyrecipe | The Missing Lokness Brown Sugar Mashed Sweet Potatoes
  • Easy Sushi Bake #sushibake #hawaiianrecipe #imitationcrab #avocado #easyrecipe #furikake #seaweed #dinner #dinnerrecipe #appetizer | The Missing Lokness Easy Sushi Bake
  • Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding (From Scratch) Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding (From Scratch) #magnoliabakery #copycatrecipe #banana #pudding #bananapudding #partyfood #nilawafer #dessert #dessertrecipe | The Missing Lokness Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding (From Scratch)

missinglokness

🍩 Recipe Developer & Food Lover (I cook & eat around the city!) 🐹 Animals Lover 🏠 Los Angeles🌴(From HK 🇭🇰)

It’s finally fall!🍂 This Apple, Pear & Snow F It’s finally fall!🍂 This Apple, Pear & Snow Fungus Soup is perfect on cold days to warm you up & nourish your lungs & body. It’s made w/ fresh apples, pears, snow fungus, apricot kernels, dried fig & lean meat. Light & little sweet w/ a hint of tartness & pork.

Recipe link in profile ⬆️ #ontheblog #TheMissingLokness

https://www.themissinglokness.com/2023/09/28/apple-pear-and-snow-fungus-soup/
This Vancouver trip, we spent most of our time in This Vancouver trip, we spent most of our time in Richmond, British Colombia. It’s the city where the airport is located & right next to Vancouver. There is a huge Chinese community, so there’re many traditional Chinese food. One of the most memorable for me has to be this char siu & roasted duck w/ rice. Char siu had the perfect balance of meat & fat. I also got the soup of the day. It was very comforting & I finished the whole bowl. The atmosphere, the people & the food reminded me of Hong Kong. I’ll definitely come back next time! 

Tips: Many restaurants & food stalls in Richmond only take cash. 

🌟HK BBQ Master
📍4651 No. 3 Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 2C4, Canada
The trip to Vancouver was short, but I was thrille The trip to Vancouver was short, but I was thrilled to catch up w/ Betty (@6etty). Last time we met was 7 years ago. We got to know each other through blogging. Betty is now a bakery owner (@beaucoupbakery) w/ 2 locations in Vancouver. Her pastries & patisseries are fantastic! The almond croissant and yuzu lemon tart were so good. I wish I have more time to try a few more things! Always next time, right?

🌟Beaucoup Bakery (2 locations)
📍602 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1Y6, Canada
Hojicha Panna Cotta. Melt in your mouth creaminess Hojicha Panna Cotta. Melt in your mouth creaminess w/ a roasted tea flavor. Sweet & slightly nutty. Tasted like a rich milk tea. Sooo good that we had it 3 nights in a row. 🤭

Recipe link in profile ⬆️ #ontheblog #TheMissingLokness

https://www.themissinglokness.com/2023/09/07/hojicha-panna-cotta/
Hello Allan the Corpse Flower! So excited to see o Hello Allan the Corpse Flower! So excited to see one blooming in person. Although we were a couple hours too early that it hasn’t started to smell, it’s still magnificent! 💚 @thehuntingtonlibrary
Salted Caramel Peach Icebox Cake. After seeing all Salted Caramel Peach Icebox Cake. After seeing all the ripe peaches at Farmer’s Market, I really wanted to make something special w/ them. This no bake cake is the perfect one! Sweet mascarpone whipped cream layers w/ fresh peach compote, salted caramel & graham crackers. Creamy & not too sweet! Hard to eat just one slice!

Recipe link in profile ⬆️ #ontheblog #TheMissingLokness

https://www.themissinglokness.com/2023/08/09/salted-caramel-peach-icebox-cake/
Yuzu Salmon Onigiri.🍙 After seeing Bryan playin Yuzu Salmon Onigiri.🍙 After seeing Bryan playing The Legend of Zelda for a while, I’ve been craving onigiri. My version is made w/ canned salmon & yuzu kosho (yuzu chili paste). It’s savory w/ little yuzu flavor & not spicy at all. Love them for lunch! They’re especially good when the rice is still warm. 

Recipe link in profile ⬆️ #ontheblog #TheMissingLokness

https://www.themissinglokness.com/2023/07/20/yuzu-salmon-onigiri/
Something cold for a warm summer night. This Shred Something cold for a warm summer night. This Shredded Chicken & Cucumber w/ Sesame Dressing is satisfying & packed w/ flavors. Chicken leg was poached in aromatic liquid & chilled in ice bath, then shred into thin strips. Toss w/ refreshing cucumber & coat in a creamy & flavorful sesame dressing. If you like, serve w/ some chewy noodles. 

Recipe link in profile ⬆️ #ontheblog #TheMissingLokness

https://www.themissinglokness.com/2023/06/29/shredded-chicken-and-cucumber-with-sesame-dressing/
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2023 · The Missing Lokness · Privacy Policy

 

Loading Comments...