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Peel and slice potatoes
Peel the potatoes, and cut them lengthwise in appropriate shape. They should neither be too thick, nor too thin and should be cut clean and sharp.
- Serving Size 1 Small Cup (100 g)
- Calories251.3 kcal
- Carbs16.9 g (67.7 kcal)
- Protein1.6 g (6.4 kcal)
- Fats19.7 g (177.2 kcal)
French fries recipe
French fries are a good source of copper, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and an excellent source of vitamin E. HINT: Do not consume it in excess amounts as it contains high sodium and saturated fat.
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves: 3 persons
Ingredients
Potato
250 Grams
Rice bran oil
50 Milliliter
Salt
1 Tea Spoon
Black pepper powder
0.5 Tea Spoon
Instructions
1
2
Soak the potatoes
Now, wash the potatoes under running water till they are clean. Place them in a bowl of iced water for 10 to 15 minutes. Keep them submerged in water or they will turn black.
3
Fry the slices
In a medium-sized Kadai on high heat, heat the oil. When it starts smoking, add the slices in small batches. Fry until golden and transfer onto a paper napkin. Repeat with the rest of the slices. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper powder and let it cool. Serve with ketchup or burger
Nutrition Label
French fries
- Serving Size1 Small Cup (100 g)
- Calories251.3 kcal
- Carbs16.9 g
- Fiber1.4 g
- Sugar1.3 g
- Protein1.6 g
- Fat19.7 g
- Saturated fat4.2 g
- Mono unsaturated fat7.6 g
- Poly unsaturated fat6.8 g
- Cholesterol2.4 mg
- Sodium775.3 mg
Glycemic Index
37 Low
Low glycemic impact due to fat and fiber slowing carbohydrate absorption.
How to flatten the spike
- Add a protein source like dal, paneer, or yogurt
- The fiber content helps moderate blood sugar spikes
Compare & Substitute
| Nutrient | French fries | Aalu chips | Aalu thakkaali kari | Aloo chips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 251.3 kcal | 343.7 kcal | 92.6 kcal | 343.7 kcal |
| Carbs | 16.9 g | 14.7 g | 7.9 g | 14.7 g |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 1.5 g | 1.2 g | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 19.7 g | 31 g | 6.3 g | 31 g |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 1.4 g | 1.8 g | 1.4 g |
| Sugar | 1.3 g | 1.1 g | 0.9 g | 1.1 g |
| Sodium | 775.3 mg | 392 mg | 356.9 mg | 392 mg |
| Cholesterol | 2.4 mg | 2.1 mg | 0.9 mg | 2.1 mg |
