1. Wash potatoes thoroughly .

2. Peel and cut in to stripes 1.25 cm. (1/2'') in length .

3. After squeezing out all water , apply salt and set aside for 10 minutes .

4 . Fry the potato pieces in oil till golden and set aside .

5. Roast red chilliies , fenu greek , mustard and asafoetida in a little oil.

6. Grind along with tamarind to a fine , thick paste .

7. Mix ground spices to fried potatoes and serve immediately so that potatoes remain crisp .