Gunpowder Masala Potatoes Recipe

If you're looking for something different to serve alongside your next curry, these Gunpowder Potatoes are well worth a go. Crispy roasted potatoes are tossed with garlic, cumin seeds, black mustard seeds and our Matt Cooper Bites Masala Chips Seasoning, then finished with fresh lime, spring onion, chilli and coriander.

This recipe comes from Matt Hutson, and it's an absolute belter. You get properly crispy potatoes, plenty of spice and a fresh hit of lime at the end that cuts through everything beautifully.

Serve them alongside your favourite curry, pile them onto the table as part of an Indian-inspired feast or just get stuck into a bowl on their own.

What Are Gunpowder Potatoes?

Gunpowder Potatoes are an Indian-inspired spiced potato dish that has become particularly popular on British Indian restaurant menus. There are loads of different versions out there, but the general idea is simple: crispy potatoes combined with aromatic spices, plenty of seasoning and something fresh and sharp to finish.

Despite the name, there's obviously no actual gunpowder involved (believe it or not). The name refers to the punchy combination of spices and the kick of heat traditionally associated with the dish.

Our version starts with par-boiled potatoes roasted in hot ghee or oil until they're beautifully golden and crispy. Garlic, cumin seeds and black mustard seeds are then added before everything gets a generous coating of our Masala Chips Seasoning.

The Perfect Curry Night Side Dish

If you're used to serving your curry with nothing but rice and naan, give these a try instead.

The crispy edges work brilliantly with rich curry sauces, while the fresh lime, coriander, chilli and spring onion stop the potatoes from feeling too heavy. They're especially good when you've got a few different curries on the table and everyone can help themselves.

They serve four as a side dish and, although they take around an hour to roast, there's very little actual work involved. Just give them a turn every 20 minutes and let the oven do the rest.

Another Way To Use Our Masala Chips Seasoning

Our Matt Cooper Bites Masala Chips Seasoning isn't just for chips. The blend works brilliantly with roast potatoes, wedges and other potato dishes, and these Gunpowder Potatoes are one of our favourite ways to use it.

The seasoning brings everything together without needing to measure out loads of individual ground spices. Combined with the whole cumin and mustard seeds, garlic and fresh lime, you get a seriously flavour-packed Indian potato side dish that's simple enough to make at home.

Big thanks to Matt Hutson for this one. Give it a go with your next curry night and let us know what you think.