Friday, 18 June 2010

Cajun Potatoes- Spicy Potato Wedges

This is for those who love spicy food. When I say spicy , I mean really really spicy. I made these the other day coz it needs only few ingredients and gets ready in few minutes and was perfect to munch as evening snacks and more importantly I had too many potatoes at who which were going bad :) But..it was tooooo spicy for me to handle..thought my husband loved them and relished these wedges coz he loves spicy(very very spicy ) food. Actually the ingredients given below are for a milder version. But if you are using really hot chilli powder, you can reduce or increase the chilli powder quantity according your your tastes.

SPICY POTATO WEDGES


Ingredients:
5-6 potatoes,
1 tbsp of olive oil,
1/2 tsp red chilli powder,
1/4 tsp crushed peppercorns,
1/2 tsp red chilli flakes,
1/4 tsp Oregano,
1/4 tsp thyme,
1/2 tbsp lemon juice and
salt to taste

Method:
Preheat the oven to 200° C. Wash and cut the potatoes into wedges along with the skin. In a bowl, mix all the other ingredients: chilli powder, chilli flakes, peppercorns,salt, oregano and thyme with olive oil . Add the wedges to this marinade and mix well to coat evenly. and keep aside for 10-15 minutes. Places these marinated potato wedges in an oven tray and bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked. Make sure to baste them with some olive oil or butter in between and to frequently turn them. Sprinkle lemon juice on the wedges and serve with tomato ketchup or any of your favorite dip.
Note:
I making this for kids, please reduce the quantity of the chilli powder and chilli flakes.
I used olive oil for basting the wedges in between. But butter or vegetable oil can also be used.

26 comments:

  1. Spicy and delicious.. Wonderful snack...

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  2. Wow, love them, I can eat them all in one go :)

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  3. Wow Faiza the wedges looks very yummy.i never tried at home.Will try this.

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  4. wow very tempting wedges...Too gud photography.

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  5. These sound wonderful. Thanks for the less spicy version:)

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  6. potato wedges luks soft and nice color... all ur recipes are awesome... happy to follow ur blog

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  7. Wedges look fabulous! Maybe I would have a side of blue cheese dip for the right balance..

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  8. me loves baked potatoes...makin this right now!

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  9. Hi Fazia

    The potatoes look delicious. Great preparation.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  10. Faiza this looks so damn gud...wow am drooling...the fact tht is baked making it more appealing :)

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  11. hai.how r u...spicy spicy potatoes are realy grt...........

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  12. Potato wedges are my favorite. They are easy to cook and when you have guest at home:)

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  13. Wah, it sounds exotic and looks awesome! The only thing that worries me is calories.

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  14. looks really attractive and delicious. love that picture. great

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  15. Yumm..I had them yesterday..I used mixed herbs..seeing ur pics.. I am craving again.. LOL

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  16. Fantastic finger food, looks prefect..

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  17. hey faiza, what a yummy blog. Loved the recipes. I am def gonna be back for more.
    Plz do visit me

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  18. This looks lovely. love the flavors.

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  19. this looks really spicy and mouth watering, dear

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  20. We had potato wedges just now and after seeing this am craving for it again :-)

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  21. Nice recipe, looks spicy and yummy.

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  22. Yum Yum!! Love spicy preparations..

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