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Desi (Local) Potato Scones

The scone is a small British quick bread tradionally hailing  from Scotland .Potato scones are most commonly served fried in a full Scottish breakfast . There are many regional variations and this one in my own tried and tested version. I hope you all enjoy them as my family and friends do.

Ingredients


1.   300 grams or three medium potatoes.
2.     ¾ cup all purpose flour.
3.       3 tbsp  refined oil or olive oil.
4.     Half cup chopped coriander leaves or mint leaves.
5.        Half a teaspoon roasted cumin powder.
6.        Half a teaspoon chat masala.
7.     One tsp black pepper powder or  ¾  tsp of red chilli powder whichever  you prefer or alter it to your taste.
8.        Salt to taste.

Method

1.        Boil the potatoes in a pressure cooker till done and mash them well the moment they are at room temperature.  You could use a potato masher for this.
2.        Add all the ingredients and mix to a soft dough.
3.       Roll out the dough on a well floured surface to a thickness of ¼ inch.
4.       Take a 2 inch pastry cutter and stamp out rounds.
5.        Preheat  a fry pan or even a tava would do.
6.        Lightly grease it and on medium flame cook the scones on both the sides while pouring in a gentle swirl about one tbsp. of oil to a batch of five scones. Oil can be reduced or increased to your personal liking.
7.        Serve hot with mint chutney or  tomato ketchup.


2 comments: Leave Your Comments

  1. is the oil also to be kneaded with the rest of the things?

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  2. Yes the oil is added with the rest of the ingredients.Use extra oil to cook them on the griddle.

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