Potato Hash Brown - Indian Fusion Style

          Hash Brown is a very popular American breakfast that is served in many eateries worldwide. It is loved by most of us I'm sure, just like me. So here it is - homemade Hash Brown with Indian flavour. I added roasted cumin powder and garam masala powder to it.

          You can enjoy them as snacks with ketchup, green chutney, hummus or mayo. They can also be served as a patty in sandwiches, burgers or rolled in parathas / rotis topped with cheese spread / grated cheese, onion, tomato and lettuce.

• 2-3 potatoes, boiled & grated
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp. roasted cumin powder
• 1/4 tsp. garam masala powder
• 1/2 tsp. pepper powder
• oil to shallow fry

          Mix all the ingredients (except oil) and knead a dough. Give them any shape of your preference and refrigerate for a couple of minutes.

          Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry the hash browns, few at a time, on both sides till they turn light brown in colour. Drain on a kitchen towel.

           Serve for breakfast, as a tea-time snack or as an appetizer with tomato ketchup, green chutney or sour cream.

Hash Brown

          Hash Brown is a very popular American breakfast that is served in many eateries worldwide. It is loved by most of us I'am sure, just like me. So here it is - homemade Hash Brown with Indian flavour. I added roasted cumin powder, besides other basic ingredients. 

          You can enjoy them as snacks with ketchup, green chutney, hummus or mayo. They can also be served as a patty in sandwiches, burgers or rolled in parathas / rotis topped with cheese spread / grated cheese, onion, tomato and lettuce.

• 2-3 potatoes
• 1-2 tbsp. rice flour
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp. roasted cumin powder
• 1-2 fresh red / green chilies, chopped
• 1-2 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
• cream cheese / grated cheese as required
• some sev to garnish
• oil to shallow fry

          Prick the potatoes all over and pressure cook for one whistle. Set aside to cool. Peel off the skin and mash well.

          Mix with the salt, fresh chilies, coriander leaves, rice flour and cumin powder. Shape in any form you desire and refrigerate for some time.

          Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry on both sides till they turn brown in colour. Drain on a kitchen towel.

           Spread cream cheese and sprinkle some sev over it. Serve as a tea-time snack or as an appetizer with tomato ketchup / green chutney.

Raw Banana Hash Brown - Indian Style

          Hash Browns are generally prepared with potatoes and is a very popular crispy American breakfast. It is loved by most of us I'm sure, just like me. Today I gave a twist to the original recipe and made it with raw banana in an Indian style. 

          I added garam masala besides other basic spices. It turned out yummy and I had it with some green chutney. In Fact, you can try making a similar version with sweet potato, radish, carrot or elephant yam too. Enjoy them as a snack with ketchup, mayo or hummus. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.

• 2-3 raw bananas, boiled and peeled
• salt to taste
• 1-2 tbsp. rice flour
• 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. red chili flakes
• 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. butter
• coriander leaves to garnish 

          Grate the raw banana and mix with all the other ingredients (except oil and butter). 

          Now heat 1 tsp. oil in a non-stick pan and spread the banana mix on it.

          Cook on a low flame for 8-10 minutes or depending on the thickness of the hash brown. 

          Carefully flip it over with the help of a plate and add the butter.

          Cook the other side too till crisp and light golden in colour. Garnish with coriander leaves. 

          Serve hot with tomato ketchup, green chutney, hummus or mayonnaise.

                           Grate raw banana & mix with all ingredients (except oil & butter). 

                                 Heat 1 tsp. oil in a non-stick pan & spread banana mix on it.

                                 Carefully flip it over with the help of a plate & add butter.

                                Cook other side too till crisp & light golden in colour. 

                        Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with tomato ketchup, green
                        chutney, hummus or mayonnaise.

Sweet Potato Hash Brown - Indian Fusion Style

          Hash Browns are generally prepared with grated potatoes with just a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Butter is used as the cooking medium and is a very popular American breakfast, served in many fast food joints all over. It is almost similar to our very own potato fry. The only difference is that it is grated and pan fried in butter in bite sized pieces like cutlet / tikki.

            But in this version of mine, I gave a healthy touch to it by using sweet potato and olive oil. I also made it in an Indian style by adding some garam masala powder, besides other seasonings. They are perfect for breakfast if served as sandwiches along with green chutney. 

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, grated
• salt to taste
• pinch of turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
• 1/2 tsp. red chili flakes
• 1 egg / 1-2 tbsp. besan (chickpea flour)
• 2 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
• oil to shallow fry

          Squeeze out the excess moisture from the sweet potato. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients (except oil).

          Heat a non-stick tawa / griddle and add a tsp. of oil. Take a handful of the mix and shape it  into a round patty. 

          Gently place on the tawa / griddle and fry on low flame till crisp and golden on one side. Keep pressing it with your spatula to make them flat and crisp. 

          Flip it over and fry the other side too till golden colour. You can cook two hash browns at a time. Serve them hot with ketchup / green chutney or as sandwiches.