It is seen most of the times that roasted potatoes do not turn out as expected. Sometimes, it is overcooked and sometimes undercooked. For various reasons, people have found it to be a difficult process. But, it is quite easy if you follow a single strict recipe. There are chances that you might not get it right the first time, but chances are minimum for that, if you follow the instructions which are given below on how to make roasted potatoes.
Complexity level: Basic
Time required: 55-60 minutes
Resources Required:
1. 1 kg potatoes (for 4 persons)
2. 2 tablespoons of oil (olive/ sunflower/ vegetable or any other edible oil)
3. Salt to taste
4. ½ teaspoon pepper
5. 1-2 teaspoon herbs (dried or fresh): basil/ oregano/ parsley etc.
6. 1 tablespoon chopped garlic (optional)
7. 1 tablespoon chopped coriander (optional)
8. Knife
9. Container
10. Baking dish
11. Oven
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven:
- Set the oven at 200 degree Celsius and preheat for some time.
2. Peel the skin of the potatoes:
- Peel the potatoes if you want, otherwise it tastes equally good without peeling. (Optional)
3. Wash the potatoes:
- Wash the potatoes properly by running it over cold water.
4. Parboil the potatoes:
- You can also parboil the potatoes in salted water for about 10 minutes if you want. (Optional)
5. Dry the potatoes:
- Dry them using paper tissues or towel.
6. Cut them into large pieces:
- Take a knife and cut the potatoes into large chunks, of about 5-6 cm each.
7. Mix all the ingredients into a container:
- Put the potatoes in a container and add oil, salt, pepper and herbs. (If you are using fresh herbs, then you need to first wash them and chop them into small pieces.)
- Mix it up properly making sure all the ingredients have been coated onto the potatoes.
8. Put them in a baking dish:
- Now take a baking dish and spread some oil on its base. Place all the ingredients from the container into the baking dish.
9. Put the dish in the oven:
- Put the baking dish into the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Toss the potatoes in the baking dish and place them in the oven again and bake them again for 20-30 minutes.
10. Serve hot:
- When itâs done, take it out from the oven and serve hot. Here you can also garnish the roasted potatoes with fresh or dried herbs or chopped coriander.
Frequently asked questions:
1. Can the roasted potatoes be stored for later use?
Yes, these can be stored. You can freeze them if you want to use later. At that time, you just need to heat the prepared roasted potatoes before eating.
2. How to freeze the roasted potatoes?
The step to freeze the roasted potatoes is simple. Just take the roasted potatoes out of the oven and let those cool for a while. After the dish is cool enough, place it in the freezer, spreading out the potatoes and making sure that they are not touching each other.
Quick tips:
1. If you want the roasted potatoes to be crunchy, do not peel the skin of the potatoes.
2. For better crispiness, you can also add 1-2 tablespoons of flour while mixing the potatoes with other ingredients before putting them into the oven.
3. You can serve the roasted potatoes along with a dip made of yoghurt. (It tastes best with such dips)
4. You can also use garlic powder or freshly chopped garlic while mixing other herbs into the potatoes for better taste.
5. You can also freeze the potatoes for later use after parboiling. It helps to make bigger batches of roasted potatoes in lesser time.
Things to watch out for:
1. Avoid using sweet potatoes as their taste differs.
2. Wear oven gloves before placing the potatoes into it, as it might be very hot due to preheating.
3. If you are freezing the roasted potatoes, be mindful, as they might not taste as good as the fresh ones.
