STUFFED POTATO SHELLS

STUFFED  POTATO  SHELLS:
INGREDIENTS:          (serves 4-5)

4  oblong potatoes- medium size
Filling
50-75   g paneer - crumbled
1/4  tsp  powdered cumin (jeera)
1/2  tsp  tandoori masala
1  tbsp chopped mint leaves
1  tbsp  lemon juice
1  tbsp  oil
Salt to taste
Chaat masala to sprinkle
Oil for frying

METHOD:

• Boil the potatoes (pressure cook to give 1 whistle) or microwave in a polythene bag (sprinkle little water) for 5 minutes, till slightly tender.
• Peel and slice the potatoes lengthwise into two halves. Scoop out the potatoes to get a hallow with a tiny scoopper or a small coffee spoon. Make the outer shell quite thin.
• Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the potato shells on medium heat till light brown and crisp. Drain. Sprinkle chat masala on the potato shells. Keep aside.
• For the filling, mix all the ingredients of the filling and fill the hollow potato shells. press the filling.
• At the time of serving, heat oven to 210C and grill the potatoes for 3-4 minutes, just enough to heat.
• Cut each potato piece onto half lengthways and serve.