Simple and Delicious Ways to Cook and Eat Potatoes

Potatoes are like a damnable powerhouse of affordable and delicious vegetables. Whether you want to cook them in a heartbeat or spend a little more time to make a hearty dish, potatoes are a versatile ingredient for every meal. Here are some of the easiest and tastiest ways to prepare and enjoy potatoes.

The Easiest Potato Mixture

Potatoes can be transformed into a versatile mixture that can be used in a variety of recipes. Start by cutting them into halves, boiling until they are soft, and then mashing them to your preferred texture. Mix in chopped onions, chillies, ginger, garlic, coriander powder, cumin powder, chilli powder, and a sprinkle of salt. Once mixed, your mixture is ready for various dishes. Here are a few recipes:

Potato Tikkis

For a tasty snack, mix the mashed potato mixture with a flour of your choice, such as rice flour, chickpea flour, or all-purpose flour. Grease your hands with ghee or oil and shape the mixture into the desired form. Shallow-fry or air-fry until golden and crispy. The preparation time can vary based on the number of tikkis and your cooking method.

Potato Sandwich

For a quick and easy lunch, take two slices of bread, add a smear of cheese, and slather the potato mixture on top. Top with chilli flakes and oregano, and then add another slice of bread. Fry until the bread is golden and crispy.

Aloo Paratha

For a traditional Indian dish, you can mix atta (wheat flour) with water to form a dough. Separate a small portion of the dough and use your fingers to create a space inside. Stuff the mashed potato mixture into this space and close the dough. Then roll it out flat. Shallow-fry each side until golden using ghee or butter.

These recipes are among the easiest and most delicious options available. They can be your comfort food on busy days or when you're feeling alone and in need of a home-cooked meal.

Quick and Easy Potato Dishes

For a quick and tasty dish, simply boil the potatoes, mash them, and then mix in salt, raw mustard oil/ghee, chopped onion, and green chilies. If you have the time, cube or slice the potatoes and sauté them in oil with cumin seeds, green chilies, and turmeric, until the potatoes are cooked. Both dishes are easy to prepare and perfect for a cozy, no-fuss meal.

Delicious Potato Preparation Methods

Baking a potato in the skin or microwaving it is a quick and simple way to prepare one. Poke holes in the skin, place it in a bowl of hot water, and steam it. You can then grate it to make hash browns, fry it until golden on one side, and then turn and brown the other side. For a twice-baked version, remove the insides of the potato, mix them with sour cream, cream cheese, butter, or other cheeses, and stuff them back into the potato skin. Bake until browned, or broil until the skin is golden. Slice the baked potato into rounds, top each with a piece of sausage, dip into pancake batter, and fry in oil to make potato pockets with meat.

My favorite method is to keep a plain potato in a baggie for daily errands. Instead of going out to eat, simply break off a piece and enjoy your potato right there. No other condiments are needed.

You can do the same with yams and sweet potatoes. These can help you lose weight when consumed without any butter or cheese, making them a healthier choice.