Cajun Potatoes Recipe | Barbeque Nation Style
Cajun potatoes are a delicious BBQ nation inspired appetizer, made with crispy fried baby potatoes topped with cajun spiced mayonnaise sauce.
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Ingredients For Cajun Potatoes Recipe | Barbeque Nation Style
For boiling the potatoes
- 20 Baby Potatoes
- 3 Cups Water
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
For the coating
- 1/4 Cup Cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons Maida (Plain Flour)
- 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Red Chilli Flakes
- 1/2 Teaspoon Mixed Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch)
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 Cup Water
For the cajun mayonnaise dressing
- 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Red Chilli Flakes
- 1 Teaspoon Mixed Italian Seasoning
- 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch)
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 3 Tablespoons Milk
Others
- 1 Cup Cooking Oil for frying
- 2 Tablespoons Chopped Onion for garnish
- 1 Tablespoon Coriander Leaves (Cilantro or Dhaniya) for garnish
- 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika for garnish
Step By Step Instructions for Cajun Potatoes Recipe | Barbeque Nation Style
Boiling the potatoes
- Add the potatoes to a pressure cooker along with water and salt, and pressure cook them for 2 whistles. Let all the steam come out before opening the cooker.20 Baby Potatoes, 3 Cups Water, 1 Teaspoon Salt
Preparing the coating for the potatoes
- While waiting for the potatoes to boil, you can prepare the coating. Take cornstarch and plain flour (maida) in a small mixing bowl.1/4 Cup Cornstarch, 2 Tablespoons Maida (Plain Flour)
- Add chilli flakes, mixed Italian seasoning, black pepper powder and salt.1/2 Teaspoon Dried Red Chilli Flakes, 1/2 Teaspoon Mixed Italian Seasoning, 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch), 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- Then add water and mix to make a smooth paste. The paste should be coating consistency, not too thick and not to runny.1/4 Cup Water
Preparing the cajun mayonnaise dressing
- Take mayonnaise in a mixing bowl.1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
- Add chilli flakes, mixed herbs, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper powder, salt and lemon juice. Mix all ingredients.1 Teaspoon Dried Red Chilli Flakes, 1 Teaspoon Mixed Italian Seasoning, 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder, 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 Teaspoon Paprika, 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch), 1/2 Teaspoon Salt, 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
- Add some milk as needed to adjust the consistency of the dressing. It should be thick and flowy. Set the dressing aside.3 Tablespoons Milk
Frying the potatoes
- Take out the potatoes from the cooker, and while they are still warm, place them on a flat surface like a chopping board.
- Using a bowl with a flat base or your hands, gently press the potatoes into a flat disc.
- Flatten all the potatoes this way.
- Dip the flattened potatoes in the cornstarch coating prepared earlier.
- Place them in medium hot oil and let them cook for 3-4 minutes without moving. Then flip and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes as well till the potatoes are crispy and golden brown.1 Cup Cooking Oil
- Take out the potatoes from the oil and place them on an absorbent paper.
Assembling the potatoes
- Place the potatoes on a plate, then spoon the cajun mayonnaise dressing on top.
- Sprinkle some finely chopped onion, coriander leaves and paprika on top. Cajun potatoes are ready. Serve them hot.2 Tablespoons Chopped Onion, 1 Tablespoon Coriander Leaves (Cilantro or Dhaniya), 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
