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The other spudSweet potatoes are rich in complex carbs and a good source of vitamin A Recognising this aspect of the healthier spud is The Good Life Cafe and Health Bar Its menu includes baked sweet potato fries Rs 200 served with hummus and roasted vegetablesCall 9987104594Log on to thegoodlifecafeDelivery Swiggy Zomato and inhouse deliveryAffair to rememberJoint affairAptly named the joint affair Rs 500 mdash from Rolling Big a Prabhadevibased cloud kitchen mdash is a fries loverrsquos fantasy brought to life The large basket has a serving of potato fries potato wedges and sweet potato chips Accompanying this trio are sides in the form of a jalapeno cheddar dip garlicmint mayo caramelised onion mayo and a classic plain cheese sauceCall 9699999660Log on to rollingbigmumbaiDelivery Swiggy Zomato and inhouse deliveryAlso Read Swad MarathiMexican waveMexican friesUsing the thicker crinklecut French fries in place of regular nachos is London Taxirsquos loaded Mexican fries Rs 380 The fries are topped with refried beans tomato salsa guacamole and cheese sauceCall 9594019323Log on to atlondontaxiDelivery Swiggy Zomato and inhouse deliveryPasta perfectPasta friesIn sync with its healthy food philosophy House of Millets a Mulund Westbased food delivery service gives the French fry a less sinful trendy overhaul The baked sweet potato fries Rs 300 are topped with tandoori seasoning and served with a vegan red bell pepper dip The social mediafriendly pasta fries Rs 300 swap baked penne pasta with regular potato fries topped with pizza sauce salsa and cheese sauceCall 9967081919Log on to houseofmilletsDelivery Inhouse deliveryAlso Read Food for thoughtSindhi detourAloo tuk chicken bologneseGiving a Sindhi spin to the Canadian poutine are reloaded aloo tuk preparations by The Speak Easy Kitchen The twicefried aloo tuk is made from nonstarchy Talegaon potatoes dusted in Sindhi masala and enrobed in sauces like chicken Bolognese Rs 380 and chatpata cheese fondue Rs 350Call 7208656411Log on tothespeakeasykitchenDelivery Swiggy and ZomatoAloo tuk with chatpata cheese fondue and desi salsaIngredientsgtgt Talegaon potatoes 250 gm gtgt Oil to fryFor the cheese fondue saucegtgt Cream 200 mlgtgt Milk 100 mlgtgt Salt and pepper to tastegtgt Cheddar cheese grated 100 gmgtgt Fresh coriander chopped 1 tspgtgt Kashmiri red chilli powder 12 tspgtgt Green chillies chopped 1 tspgtgt Chaat masala for dusting For the desi salsagtgt Onion chopped 1 tbspgtgt Tomatoes chopped 3 tbspgtgt Salt and pepper to tastegtgt Lemon juice 12 tspgtgt Fresh coriander chopped 12 tspgtgt Chaat masala 13 tspMethodCut potatoes into two or four if large pieces and soak in salted water for an hour Drain them and pat dry Blanch in oil until almost cooked Drain them on to a plate lined with paper towels or a clean duster As soon as they are cool enough to handle press them flat taking care not to break them Keep aside In the meantime make the fondue sauce by simmering the milk and cream until it reduces by half in volume Add the grated cheese and mix well Keep stirring constantly to emulsify and incorporate the cheese into the mix Please note that the sauce should be of a coating consistency Add the red chilli powder salt and pepper Taste and adjust seasoning if needed Add the finely chopped coriander and chillies and finish with a dusting of chaat masala Deep fry the pressed potatoes once again in hot oil till golden brown Mix all the desi salsa ingredients together in a separate bowl To serve place the fried potatoes in a dish and spoon over the cheese fondue sauce Then top the aloo tuk with the desi salsaChef Vicky RatnaniAlso Read A little more with less