French Fries

INGREDIENTS: Serves 3 to 4

1. Potatoes - 7 or 8 medium sized 
2. Salt 
3. Oil for deep frying

METHOD:

• Peel the potatoes and cut the potatoes lengthwise.
• Add the salt needed and pour enough water to cook the potatoes.Close the vessel with a lid so that the steam does not escape.Let the potatoes boil only for 15 min. If you take lesser number of potatoes allow only 10 min. 
• Switch off the stove after 15 min, drain the water and cool the potatoes with the help of  a kitchen towel or any plain dry cloth which absorbs moisture. Keep the potatoes under fan for 10 min or so. Spread the potatoes well in the towel.
• Now , you can deep fry the potatoes taking a handful at a time. The potatoes need not become brown , once the potatoes turn golden brown remove it from stove and serve hot.