Potato Sticks with Garlic Herb Butter – Pull-Apart Style

 Here’s a crispy and cheesy Potato Sticks with Garlic Herb Butter Pull-Apart recipe — a perfect snack for monsoon or party time!

📝 Ingredients

For the Potato Dough:

• Boiled potatoes – 3 medium (mashed)

• All-purpose flour (maida) – 1 cup (or as needed)

• Cornflour – 2 tbsp

• Grated cheese (mozzarella/processed) – ½ cup

• Salt – to taste

• Black pepper – ½ tsp

• Mixed herbs – 1 tsp

• Chili flakes – ½ tsp

• Garlic powder – ½ tsp (optional)

• Oil – for deep frying

For Garlic Herb Butter:

• Butter – 2 tbsp (melted)

• Garlic – 1 tbsp (finely chopped or grated)

• Coriander or parsley – 2 tbsp (finely chopped)

• Mixed herbs – ½ tsp

• Chili flakes – ½ tsp

👩‍🍳 Preparation Steps

👉 Step 1: Make the Dough

1. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, flour, cornflour, cheese, salt, pepper, herbs, and chili flakes.

2. Mix well until it forms a soft, non-sticky dough. Add more flour if it’s too sticky.

👉 Step 2: Shape the Potato Sticks

1. Take a portion of dough and roll it flat on a surface (½ inch thick).

2. Cut into thin stick shapes (like French fries or finger length).

3. Optional: You can chill them for 10–15 mins to firm them up.

👉 Step 3: Fry the Sticks

1. Heat oil on medium flame.

2. Fry the sticks in small batches until golden brown and crisp.

3. Take out on a tissue paper to remove excess oil.

👉 Step 4: Prepare Garlic Herb Butter

1. In a bowl, mix melted butter, chopped garlic, herbs, chili flakes, and coriander.

2. Pour this over the hot fried sticks and toss well.

🍽️ Serving Suggestion

• Serve hot with cheese dip, mayonnaise, or ketchup.

• You can also top with extra cheese, then bake or microwave for 1 minute for a cheesy pull-apart effect.

💡 Pro Tips:

• Add some grated paneer for a richer taste.

• To make it healthier, you can air-fry or bake the sticks.

• Add a little lemon juice t

o the garlic butter for a zingy twist.