Who doesn't love french fries? And with curry spices, yes please!!

These Spicy Fries have layers of curry spice flavours, both baked into the fries and in a Curried Garlic Mayo dip to serve on the side. Now the story with the dip came on a trip to Montreal several years ago when I ordered french fries at a restaurant. The server asked if I wanted mayonnaise (for the fries) which was new to me. A tomato chutney condiment for fries was definitely a thing in our home, but the mayonnaise was all new!

And now my french fries always come with a side of this Curried Garlic Mayo as a dipper!

Enjoy these as a side for any meal, or all on their own.

Spicy Fries with Curried Garlic Mayo

For a milder flavour use only 1 tablespoon of Arvinda's Curry Masala for the french fries.

Ingredients:
2 LBS. russet potatoes, peeled
3 CUPS water
1 1/2 TSP. sea salt, divided
2 TBSP. olive oil
1 1/2 TBSP. ARVINDA'S CURRY MASALA

CURRIED GARLIC MAYO
1 CUP mayonnaise
1 TBSP. pureed garlic
1 TSP. ARVINDA'S CURRY POWDER or ARVINDA'S MADRAS CURRY POWDER

Directions:
1) Cut the potatoes into 1/4-inch thick fries.
2) In a medium pot, add the potatoes, water and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring it to boil for 5 to 10 minutes until the potatoes are parboiled (until mostly cooked, but not mushy). Drain the water from the potatoes.
3) CURRIED GARLIC MAYO: In a small bowl, combine the ingredients. Set aside.
4) Preheat the oven to 450°F / 232°C.
5) In a large bow, mix the olive oil with Arvinda's Curry Masala. Gently toss the potatoes with the spices and oil, coating well. Scatter onto a sheet pan, and sprinkle on the remaining sea salt. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes. Using a spatula, flip the fries and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes.
6) Remove the fries from the oven and season with extra sea salt, if needed. Serve the fries hot with the Curried Garlic Mayo.