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Hash browns
  • Serving Size 1 Small Piece (30 g)
  • Calories87.2 kcal
  • Carbs5.2 g (20.6 kcal)
  • Protein0.7 g (3.0 kcal)
  • Fats7.1 g (63.6 kcal)

Hash browns recipe

Hash browns are high in refined carbohydrates. HINT: Eat them in moderation as they spike blood sugar levels.

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Serves: 9 persons

Ingredients
Potato
200 Grams
Ghee clarified butter
4 Table Spoon
Salt
1 Tea Spoon
Black pepper powder
1 Table Spoon
Red chilli powder
1 Table Spoon
Instructions
1
Boil the potatoes
Scrub clean the potatoes with water. Put a heavy-bottomed vessel on medium flame. Add potatoes with water and salt to it for boiling.Bring it to a boil, lower the flame, and let the potatoes cook for around 10 minutes.
2
Rinse the boiled potatoes
Switch off the flame, drain the water, and rinse potatoes with cold water, so that you can remove their skin without burning.
3
Grate the potatoes
Now, take a large bowl and grate the potatoes in it. Squeeze out water if it is still there and pat dry the grated potatoes.
4
Add the spices
Put a pan on medium flame and heat some ghee in it. Season the potatoes with salt, black pepper, and red chili powder, as per taste and requirement. Now mash the potatoes using a spatula or spoon and shape them into a patty.
5
Let the potatoes cook
Drop them in batches in the ghee. Let the potatoes cook till they start getting brown. It may take about a minute. When one side is cooked, then flip them over and let the other side cook for the same amount of time.
6
Serve with a dip or sauce
Repeat the process till all the hash browns are made. Finally, transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot with a dip or sauce.
Nutrition Label

Hash browns

  • Serving Size1 Small Piece (30 g)
  • Calories87.2 kcal
  • Carbs5.2 g
  • Fiber1.3 g
  • Sugar0.3 g
  • Protein0.7 g
  • Fat7.1 g
  • Saturated fat4.0 g
  • Mono unsaturated fat2.1 g
  • Poly unsaturated fat0.6 g
  • Cholesterol16.2 mg
  • Sodium234.7 mg

Glycemic Index

70 High
Low
Medium
High

High glycemic impact. Consider portion control and pairing with protein or fiber-rich foods.

How to flatten the spike

  • Pair with a side salad for added fiber
  • Add a protein source like dal, paneer, or yogurt
  • Consider smaller portions to reduce glycemic load
  • A short walk after the meal helps lower blood sugar

Compare & Substitute

NutrientHash brownsAalu thakkaali kariAloo tamatar sabziAloo tomato curry
Calories87.2 kcal92.6 kcal92.6 kcal92.6 kcal
Carbs5.2 g7.9 g7.9 g7.9 g
Protein0.7 g1.2 g1.2 g1.2 g
Fat7.1 g6.3 g6.3 g6.3 g
Fiber1.3 g1.8 g1.8 g1.8 g
Sugar0.3 g0.9 g0.9 g0.9 g
Sodium234.7 mg356.9 mg356.9 mg356.9 mg
Cholesterol16.2 mg0.9 mg0.9 mg0.9 mg

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