French Fries

All time favorite for kids, this snack can be made at home, just like in restaurants. Few steps that too very important ones has to be followed, to achieve restaurant style french fries. The recipe is simple, needs only a few things.

                                                         French Fries

Ingredients:
Fresh Potatoes Big: 2 numbers
Salt to taste
Water as needed
Refined oil for fryig
Pepper powder: 1/2 tea spoon

Method:
1. Wash and peel the potatoes, cut it into finger-like strips. Keep this submerged in water, to avoid blackening.
2. Boil 1 litre of water in a sauce pan with salt as needed for potatoes.
3. When the  water is boiling, add the potatoes and simmer it for 5 minutes. Then put off the flame.
4. Drain the water immediately and pass the potatoes  through running cold water.
5. Drain it completely and pat dry the potatoes and there should be no moisture in it. 
6. Place a pan or kadai on the stove over a medium flame with oil for frying.
7. When the oil is hot, drop in the potatoes and fry till it becomes crisp.
8. Drain oil and take it out, sprinkle with pepper and serve hot with ketchup or mayonnaise. 

Note:
1. Use only fresh potatoes, so that it won't caramelize (ie, it will not become brown while frying).
2. Remember to pass the potatoes through cold running water after boiling, as it brings down the temperature and avoids further cooking.