Poutine is a famous dish in Canada and North America. This recipe is the modified version and has the Indian touch. Instead of brown gravy I have used gravy of Paneer Butter Masala and replaced the cheese with grated paneer, and it did wonders.

Course: Snacks or Starters

Cuisine: Indian

Time: Preparation – 5 mins, Cooking – 25 mins, Total – 30 mins

Servings: 3-4

Ingredients:

1. French Fries – 2 cups (you can use the ready-made one)
2. Onion – 1 small (cut into cubes)
3. Tomato – 1 medium (cut into cubes)
4. Ginger – 1/2 inch (chopped)
5. Garlic – 1 clove (chopped)
6. Green Chilli – 1 small (chopped)
7. Kasuri Methi – 1/2 tsp
8. Red Chilli powder – 1/4 tsp
9. Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp
10. Garam Masala powder – 1/4 tsp
11. Paneer – 1/8 cup or required (grated)
12. Cream – 1 tbsp
13. Butter – 1/2 tbsp (unsalted or salted)
14. Oil – 1 tbsp + for deep frying the fries
15. Water – 1/4 cup or as required
16. Salt to taste

PS: 1 Cup = 250 ML

How to make Desi Poutine:

1. Heat oil in a deep pan or a kadai. Deep fry the french fries as per the instructions on the pack. Keep aside
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan or a kadai. Add onions, ginger, garlic and green chilli. Saute till onions are translucent
3. Add tomatoes. Cook till tomatoes are soft
4. Turn off the flame and let it cool
5. Grind it to make a fine puree. Keep it aside
6. Heat butter in a pan or a kadai
7. Add puree and water. Mix. Cover and cook for 2-3 mins on medium flame
8. Add spices – red chilli powder, garam masala powder, coriander powder and kasuri methi. Cover and cook for 5 more mins
9. Add cream (you can add more water at this step if gravy looks very thick). Cook for a minute or two without cover. Turn off the flame. Your gravy is ready
10. Take a serving plate. Place the french fries. Pour the butter masala gravy
11. Top it with grated paneer. Serve immediately and enjoy!!!