French Fries Topped with Pizza Sauce
by Tarla Dalal

When dining out as a group, French Fries and Pizzas are amongst the first orders that come to our mind, thanks to the universal appeal of these dishes.

Well, this truly innovative recipe brings together the best of both to make a wonderful starter that everybody will love. In this off-beat creation, crispy French Fries are topped with tangy and tasty pizza sauce, to get a flavour-packed treat.

Rich with the aroma of herbs and seasonings, this homemade pizza sauce is a real treat for the palate. You can make it in advance to save time. But, make sure you fry the French Fries just before serving.

Quickly heat the pizza sauce and then assemble the dish. Serve the French Fries Topped with Pizza Sauce immediately, to enjoy the crunch of the Fries.

French Fries are really versatile and can also be served in other forms like Masala French Fries and Spicy Creamy French Fries .

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French Fries Topped with Pizza Sauce recipe - How to make French Fries Topped with Pizza Sauce

For The Pizza Sauce
6 large tomatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
1/2 tsp sugar

For The Crispy Fries
4 cups frozen french fries
oil for deep-frying
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste

Method
For the pizza sauce

Make criss-cross on the base of the tomatoes and place them in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes or till the skin begins to peel.
Drain the tomatoes, cool slightly, peel, deseed and roughly chop them and blend in a mixer to a smooth pulp. Keep aside.
Heat the olive oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the garlic and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the prepared tomato pulp, oregano, chilli flakes, tomato ketchup, chilli powder and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the sugar, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.

For the crispy fries

Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and deep-fry a few fries at a time till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper. Sprinkle salt and pepper and toss gently.

How to proceed

Arrange the french fries on a serving plate, pour the hot pizza sauce on top and finally sprinkle the cheese evenly over it,.
Serve immediately.

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	436 cal
Protein	7.5 g
Carbohydrates	38.4 g
Fiber	2.1 g
Fat	28.3 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	590 mcg
Vitamin B1	0.2 mg
Vitamin B2	0.1 mg
Vitamin B3	0.5 mg
Vitamin C	34.2 mg
Folic Acid	37 mcg
Calcium	65.3 mg
Iron	0.9 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	93.1 mg
Potassium	197.5 mg
Zinc	0.1 mg