MasterChef India 7 contestant Aruna Vijay, who hails from Tamil Nadu, often posts recipes of delicious and unique lesser known dishes on her Instagram handle aruna_vijay_masterchef

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Here is a unique potato fry recipe of Vijay which is perfect for snacking time-

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Ingredients- Potato (finely chopped)- 1.5 cups, Oil- 1 tbsp, Mustard Seeds- 1 tsp, Urad Dal- 1 tsp, Curry Leaves, Turmeric- Half tsp, Sambar powder- 1 tbsp, salt to taste, Rice Flour- 1 tbsp

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1. Add oil in a pan along with mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves and potato and sauté it

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2. Add in the turmeric and salt, cover and cook till the potatoes are soft, stirring in between

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3. Next, add the sambar powder and mix well and finally add rice flour following which cook for a few minutes in high flame till the potatoes attain a crispy texture

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4. Serve hot with your family and friends

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