Using clarified butter ( Ghee ) in this classic dish allows the potatoes to cook up golden , brown and crisp.
Even the oven temperature is high , the fat won’t burn or smoke because the milk solids are absent .
You will need 4 medium potatoes (russets or sweet potatoes ..starchy potatoes )
Wash the potatoes and pat dry .(to peel or not is your choice )
Cut into 1/8 inch slices .
Pre heat your oven to 220deg C
Select a heavy based frypan (I use a cast iron skillet with a lid .) and using ghee to butter the pan / skillet generously .
Arrange a single layer of potato slices on the bottom of your pan in a circular pattern , start at the middle of your pan working outwards , overlapping slices .
Melt 4 tbs of ghee .
Brush this layer with ghee and sprinkle with salt and pepper .
Repeat this process until all the potato slices are used .
Pour any remaining ghee over the the top .
On the stove top bring the potatoes to a sizzle over a medium heat .
Now cover with a lid and transfer to the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are golden brown on top and tender when tested with a skewer inserted .
A light crust should be visible on the bottom when the edge is lifted with a knife .( if not bake a little longer ).
Give your skillet/pan a good shake to loosen any pieces that may have stuck .
Place a after or large plate over the top of the pan and turn the potatoes out crusty side up to serve .
Even the oven temperature is high , the fat won’t burn or smoke because the milk solids are absent .
You will need 4 medium potatoes (russets or sweet potatoes ..starchy potatoes )
Wash the potatoes and pat dry .(to peel or not is your choice )
Cut into 1/8 inch slices .
Pre heat your oven to 220deg C
Select a heavy based frypan (I use a cast iron skillet with a lid .) and using ghee to butter the pan / skillet generously .
Arrange a single layer of potato slices on the bottom of your pan in a circular pattern , start at the middle of your pan working outwards , overlapping slices .
Melt 4 tbs of ghee .
Brush this layer with ghee and sprinkle with salt and pepper .
Repeat this process until all the potato slices are used .
Pour any remaining ghee over the the top .
On the stove top bring the potatoes to a sizzle over a medium heat .
Now cover with a lid and transfer to the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are golden brown on top and tender when tested with a skewer inserted .
A light crust should be visible on the bottom when the edge is lifted with a knife .( if not bake a little longer ).
Give your skillet/pan a good shake to loosen any pieces that may have stuck .
Place a after or large plate over the top of the pan and turn the potatoes out crusty side up to serve .
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