Smoky Charcoal Mashed Potatoes
Potatoes, garlic, and green chilies wrapped in foil and slow cooked over hot charcoal, then mashed with fresh onion for a smoky, crunchy Indian style side dish.
Ingredients
- 5 medium potatoes
- 1 whole garlic bulb
- 3 green chilies
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep and wrap: Wash and pat dry the potatoes. Wrap the potatoes, whole garlic bulb, and green chilies tightly in aluminum foil.
- Heat the coals: Heat the charcoal until it's fully lit and covered with hot embers.
- Cook on coals: Place the foil packet on the hot coals, covering it with as many coals as possible. Cook for 35 to 45 minutes, until fork tender.
- Cool and peel: Let the packet cool slightly, then peel the potatoes, squeeze out the roasted garlic, and remove the chili stems.
- Mash: Mash the potatoes, garlic, and chilies until smooth.
- Mix and serve: Add the onion, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to your own taste, this is a simple base recipe.
- Add the onion only at the end so it stays crunchy.
- Cover the foil packet with as many hot coals as you can for even cooking.
- Test with a fork before unwrapping, since charcoal heat can vary.
- Squeeze the roasted garlic straight from the skin for a mellow flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcal