Urulakizhangu fry, potatoes pan-fried with turmeric and chili

Urulakizhangu fry, potatoes pan-fried with turmeric and chili

Main dishes

A Kerala-inspired dish: thinly sliced apples coated in a mixture of salt, turmeric, and chili, fried in coconut oil in a pan or on a dosa plate.

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This Indian-style potato fry is made with very little oil: the potato slices, coated in spices, are fried in a pan or on a dosa plate until golden brown.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time15 min
  • Resting20 min
  • Total45 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfrying pan
  • Estimated cost$1.08 $0.54 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

2 people
  • $0.68
  • $0.01
  • $0.24
  • $0.11
  • $0.04

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Mix the salt, turmeric, and chili powder with a little water to create a paste. ≈ 4 min
  2. Place the apple slices in a bowl, cover them, and let them sit for 20 minutes.
  3. Heat a frying pan or dosa plate and grease it with coconut oil.
  4. Place the slices in a pan and cook them on both sides until golden brown.
  5. Serve immediately, perhaps with a sprinkle of pepper. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Urulakizhangu fry, potatoes pan-fried with turmeric and chili

  • 2 small, round potatoes, sliced thinly$0.68
  • salt$0.01
  • 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric$0.24
  • 1 teaspoon of chili powder$0.11
  • 1 tablespoon of coconut oil$0.04

Total$1.08

that's $0.54 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 2 small, round potatoes, sliced thinly
  • salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon of chili powder
  • a little water
  • 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
  • Ground black pepper (optional)

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