This recipe is an easy and perfect side for all rice varieties and rotis. Follow this step-by-step preparation and relish this simple dish.

Baby potato roast/ Easy potato roast/ urulai kizhangu varuval is one of the best sides for all rice varieties. It is spicy and slightly crisp outside, which makes every bite interesting. This recipe is quick and easy to prepare with just a handful of ingredients.
You can cook this baby potato roast according to individuals’ palates tastes. Yes, any vegetable roast is so easy to prepare with available ingredients in your kitchen pantry. I chose to cook differently every single time.
Ingredients needed for these baby potato roast/ urulai kizhangu varuval
- baby potato
- mustard seed
- urad dal
- bengal gram ( channa dal )
- cumin seed
- chilli powder
- turmeric powder
- salt
- oil
- curry leaves ( optional )
Variations
You can boil baby potatoes and roast also. I prefer to slice the baby potatoes and roast directly, adding the masala powders.
I added plain chili powder to this recipe. You can add any spice powder available in your pantry.
Homemade Sambar Powder/Podi/ South Indian Style will also go well for this recipe.
You can follow the same recipe in medium-sized potatoes. Cut into small pieces and roast it.
Some potato recipe you may like to try
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How to make baby potato roast?
It is a simple and easy recipe to make, which has a few steps to follow. Firstly, wash baby potatoes thoroughly and keep them aside in a colander. Slice the baby potatoes as shown in the picture. Now in a wok or frying pan, add oil on medium heat. Add mustard seed, urad dal, and Bengal gram, and wait until it starts to splutter.
Add sliced baby potatoes, chili powder, turmeric, and salt and mix well until the masala powder evenly coats the potatoes. Cover it and cook on low heat. Remove the lid, and roast the potatoes until it turns golden brown in colour and crisp. Garnish it with curry leaves, and it’s ready to serve.
Let’s see step by step preparation of Baby potato roast/ Urulai kizhangu varuval
Wash baby potatoes well and let water drains completely.
Slice baby potatoes as shown in the picture.
In a wide pan or wok, add oil on medium heat. To it, add mustard seeds, urad dal, Bengal gram, and cumin seeds, and wait till it starts to splutter.
Add potatoes, chilli powder, turmeric powder, and salt to taste and mix well. Cover the lid and let it cook for ten to fifteen minutes until the potatoes are well cooked.
Roast the potatoes on low heat until it turns crisp and golden brown. Finally, garnish it with curry leaves.
Easy baby potato roast/ urulai kizhangu varuval is ready to serve with any rice varieties and rotis.
Serving suggestions
You can serve baby potato roast with below rice varieties
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Notes
For crispy potato roast, I prefer sliced raw potatoes that are good to cook than boiled ones.
Baby potato roast/ Urulai kizhangu varuval
Equipment
Ingredients
- 300 gm baby potatoes
- 1 tablespoon chilli powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ¼ teaspoon mustard seeds
- ¼ teaspoon bengal gram ( channa dal )
- ¼ teaspoon urad dal
- ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 4 tablespoon oil ( vegetable oil )
- salt ( to taste )
- curry leaves ( for garnish )
Instructions
- Wash baby potatoes well and let water drains completely.
- Slice baby potatoes as shown in the picture.
- In a wide pan or wok, add oil on medium heat. To it, add mustard seeds, urad dal, Bengal gram, and cumin seeds, and wait till it starts to splutter.
- Add potatoes, chilli powder, turmeric powder, and salt to taste and mix well. Cover the lid and let it cook for ten to fifteen minutes until the potatoes are well cooked.
- Roast the potatoes on low heat until it turns crisp and golden brown. Finally, garnish it with curry leaves.
- Easy baby potato roast/ urulai kizhangu varuval is ready to serve with any rice varieties and rotis.
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