How to make Masala Chips / Fries Kenyan style - Jikoni Magic

Kenyan Masala Chips / fries are cooked in a spicy sauce and finished off with fresh lemon juice for that tangy flavor. It is one of those dishes that are so uniquely Kenyan and is a childhood favorite of many people who grew up in Kenya.
List of Ingredients:
1 medium sized onions - finely chopped
Bunch of Dhania (coriander) leaves
1 table spoon curry powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, 1 inch ginger root, 2 green chillies crushed to a paste
2 beef cubes (bouillons)
3 tomatoes finely chopped
6 large potatoes - cut into thin fries
Enough oil for deep frying
1 teaspoon garam masala (Optional)
Fresh Juice of 1/4 lemon
0:40 This segment shows you how to make the sauce for the masala fries
2:30 Step by step instruction on how I make my fries to come out super crispy
4:04 How the fries are converted to masala fries.
4:49 Adding tangy flavor for freshly squeezed lemon juice

[@applechai]

Spices from Kenya with a Kenyan original dish and a Kenya mama cooking. I loooove this

[@chocolategirl]

Love how you go straight to the point without wasting time, can't wait to try this ❤️

[@soulrebel2006]

Since I am in America I tried various cooking methods with this recipe. I baked the potatoes in the oven (healthy reasons) until crispy and used our version of sweet potatoes (with the orange flesh). It was delicious. Used your recipe as the base and changed it slightly!

[@Remmyvio91]

I love the fact that your super clear with the instructions, simple recipes👌 and all the food looks yummy. thanks.

[@cleoalvarez3876]

this is the only Kenyan KZbin channel I watch. no lie...

[@jikonimagic]

+cleo Alvarez Thank you, nimefurahi kusikia hivyo

[@heybaby88ful]

Thank you for this videos they are realistic and using the resources a common house has and it makes it easy for me to relate and do this at home hongera

[@jikonimagic]

wambui muthee Thank you as well for the encouragement and appreciating the fact that I wanted to make it easier for people to cook as many wonderful dishes as possible right in their homes with locally available ingredients.

[@edythmulaa6304]

wambui muthee ..tgģgree2222rtyggg

[@goldcoins9311]

Habari jioni. I cooked the masala chips this evening in London and I am lost for words. The Masala chips was easy to cook and the taste was absolutely stunning. I ate the Masala chips with tandoori chicken and Kachumbari. My friend tried some of my chips and they were jealous. I'm definitely going to cook the Masala chips agains because I know all the women will come to me. Astante sana.

[@jikonimagic]

Hahaaa! I fell on the floor laughing! All I can say is women beware here!! lol. But seriously, you made me drool, your food combination was wow!! Just thinking about it made me drool, well done! 👏👏👏

[@aminahchowdhury7286]

Made this last night for the family, tasted so damn GOOOOOD!! Very addictive! By far the best masala chips recipe out there! Thanks Jikonimagic! 😊😄

[@jikonimagic]

Aminah Chowdhury You are welcome dear, glad it turned out well for you, happy cooking.

[@jamesswitzer3738]

Great recipe, thanks for the video. I love cooking new food for my family. Your tutorial is clear and easy to follow.

[@jikonimagic]

+James Switzer Thank you

[@lucykavere]

I just love how real you are those are the sufurias that you will find in most homes.Kudos to the well detailed and simple exlplanation that you provide

[@jikonimagic]

+lucy kavere Thank you. And yes, those are the sufurias in most average homes. That is not to say that there are no shiny sufurias it's just that most guys choose to dedicate one to all the wear and tear especially if heavy work is involved like, for example, cooking ugali. One sufuria is set aside to take all the brunt force of the mwiko and acquire all the dents.

[@kavinyakadongo]

Wow! I was looking for this recipe. I love Kenyan foods. Once a week I must eat Kenyan food to avoid missing them.

[@siprinamonyenye6445]

i really love jikoni magic m learning so much about Kenyan food n thanks to you

[@jikonimagic]

You're welcome dear, the love is mutual. Thanks for your support

[@Raju-pq8vy]

Uniquely Kenyan, and a childhood favorite. So true ! Loved them. Now want to make for my children and their friends.

[@jikonimagic]

+Raju Padia True that! Uniquely Kenyan. :) Enjoy

[@sylviouskitchen7619]

This fantastic n simple,,so impressed..m cooking this today..

[@godanaduba8051]

That's really amazing, well done Mrs. Kenya 💪😋❤️💕 Thanks for the wonderful recipes. I will love to try it

[@jikonimagic]

+godana duba Mrs. Kenya, 😁😁, hahaa. That's a first, I like it. You are welcome, go ahead and try out even more of the recipes, I'm sure you'll like them.

[@joycemwangi4018]

great job there jikoni magic. wanna try this hope will come out like yours

[@SweetAfrika]

Loving your videos :) very good quality. they're inspiring me to make more Kenyan dishes on a regular basis. Thanks!

[@jikonimagic]

SweetAfrica Thank you for you comment and appreciation. I love our Kenyan food and my goal is to let the whole world learn about, and appreciate, our wonderful and diverse cuisine.

[@lilianknorchen7692]

Just dode with my chips masala and my kids are loving it. Thanks to jikonimagic

[@jikonimagic]

Lilian Knorchen Wow, thank you for the feedback, I appreciate it very much. Glad your family loved it!

[@20thParadigm]

Just made this for me and my hubby and we loved them! Gave me a taste of home :)

[@jikonimagic]

You are welcome and thank you for trying out the recipe.

[@waitherakimani9725]

Jikonimagic can that oil be reused? Let's say if you use it to make some fries for lunch and you are not sure when to make fries next..How can you reuse the oil

[@jikonimagic]

Absolutely yes. I always re-use my oil. The only rule I make sure to follow is this; If I fry "clean foods" like mandazi and sausages I make sure that the next time I will use it for similar foods. Like let's say fries. But if I use it for breaded foods like kebabs, chicken, etc, I sieve it once it cools down and then keep it separately. If I fry foods with very strong smells like fish then of course that oil can only be used for fish and not mandazi.

[@kavinyakadongo]

@@jikonimagic fried oil must not be re-used. It's not good for health

[@luckymwachi]

Thank you so much, I've always wanted to know how to make chips masala. Can't wait to surprise my family.

[@jikonimagic]

+Lucky Mwachi You are welcome dear, enjoy with your family.

[@tommychuy]

You've just refreshed my mind....Thanks a lot much luv from Texas.

[@jikonimagic]

Mashash Tosh You are welcome dear.

[@margaretwanja1473]

i love your videos. this is great. i will make for my family this. your videos are clear and with very good and easy instructions on how to cook and make good foods. thank you

[@jikonimagic]

Margaret Wanja Thank you and happy cooking. :D Hope your family enjoys.

[@florenceominde3243]

i have just tried this..awesome is an understatement..thanks jikonimagic!

[@jikonimagic]

+Florence Ominde Thank you for the feedback!

[@vivekmurthy3876]

this is an awesome way to spice up the fries....... 🍟

[@faychumo7938]

so educative thank you so much I'll keep on watching your recipes,you are awesome

[@jikonimagic]

+fay Chumo Thank you, I appreciate your comment

[@Annointed592]

Your Voice Though...This is the point where both the cook & the food become meals.

[@josphynekanoga1510]

Am gonna try this very soon... U make me miss home... thanks dear.

[@jikonimagic]

josphyne kanoga Thank you dear and you are welcome.

[@yournightmare612]

I am glad I found your channel I like your cooking style and keep the videos coming please Good luck

[@jikonimagic]

+moona manny Thank you dear.

[@roaming_african]

Also try adding a bit of ketchup or tomato paste and soya source also spring onions 😊

[@jikonimagic]

+Imani Jebii my taste buds are in heaven just thinking about your combination!

[@salwaabdallah9465]

nice recipe there and thanks for sharing. I recommend the use of karai though for frying chips or samosas or anything else that u wanna fry karai is the best. one love

[@sandman951]

Love this recipe! I have to try it soon. 😊

[@rowdafuad2068]

wow finger liking and mouth watering meal

[@evemwatha1189]

I love how clear the video and audio and she tries to be so educative I do have a question I don't like garlic and ginger do I need it

[@jikonimagic]

Hi Eve, no it's not a must that you use ginger and garlic. Just make your own spice and herbs mix. My recipes offer a glimpse of how I make my own food, you can always tweak them to suit your personal taste.

[@evemwatha1189]

Jikonimagic thank you for your feedback

[@jikonimagic]

Anytime dear, I love talking and exchanging ideas with you guys.

[@Therasta91]

great recipe, mine came out delicious!!! I love chips masala

[@jikonimagic]

+Kali muthama Fantastic! 👏👏👏

[@stellamwanga3182]

i really enjoy the way u explain everything.. and the way u cook too.. love u..

[@jikonimagic]

Thank you.

[@Aposh2013]

Awesome! Simple and relatable. Ingredients available at the comfort of our homes ... I Will treat our sons to Masala chips this evening :)

[@jikonimagic]

+Apondi Anne Oh wow! Couldn't have summarized it better myself! It almost sounds like a marketing line, I love it and will end up using it soon. ION, your sons will definitely enjoy this, have a great weekend!

[@TheTwinkleGG]

Thanking you a million times for this recipe.

[@jikonimagic]

TheTwinkleGG Thank you for the encouraging words and you are welcome.

[@ceceheartsyou.]

I can literally taste it in my mouth !Hahah thank You . I am ready and prepared to make this dish .

[@AshrafAli-vl3gh]

I'm going to try this now, the chips is in the oven onions and tomato in the fridge. And best of all I am starving. Lol thanks

[@jikonimagic]

Hi, you are welcome. So how did they turn out?

[@AshrafAli-vl3gh]

I made it, taste was great however I should've left the chips to fry a little longer. The recipe is in my books now thanks :)

[@jikonimagic]

Fantastic!! Thank you for the feedback. That is the best way to learn, trying out a recipe and tweaking it out here and there until it suits you.

[@nadarofficialchannel3295]

waaaw so delicious I really like it siz thank you so much

[@mutuasam07]

thanks for all these videos now I have so much to cook for my family please aadd more and you can do meat balls too

[@jikonimagic]

Sam Smith Hi, glad to be of help.

[@nyambumwangi5233]

awssome,never thought it was that easy

[@jikonimagic]

+nyambu mwangi Rahisi kabisa! Please give them a try. 😁

[@joelokello9630]

Very nice cooking,i have watched your videos and i have learnt a lot...bigup

[@jikonimagic]

joel okello Thank you for the encouraging words.

[@joelokello9630]

feel welcome,and add love to cook with you if its possible.

[@hrishikeshbaskaran8200]

so much Indian influence.....in Kenyan culinary practices......fascinating.......

[@jikonimagic]

Yes, there's a lot of Indian influence especially along the Coastal area. But in the other parts of Kenya it's minimal to non existent, the foods there are very different.

[@applechai]

These spices grow here so how can we be influenced by Indians?

[@cherotich1993]

I didn't see any Indian influence...use of spices?

[@josephineokuto9708]

wanna try it like right now. Thanks for the recipe

[@jikonimagic]

You are welcome

[@zawadisweetney4045]

Very good lecture. wonna try them

[@7428tony]

This is great am going to try this definitely tks for your recipe

[@jikonimagic]

You are welcome, it's good to hear from you after such a long time. Hope you've been well.

[@7428tony]

Tks too for your videos I really like em' alot

[@jikonimagic]

Thanks you as well for sticking around and taking your time to talk to me.

[@7428tony]

Your welcme

[@markmwema3048]

Your top notch absolutely awesome. All your video recipes are great. Keep up the great work. My kids just loved this dish. I would love to see recipes of chicken livers,chicken shingos, whole fish, rabbit and duck also dry fry for mbuzi. Again asante sana for your great recipes.

[@jikonimagic]

+Mark Mwema Ahsante. Chicken shingos..... hiyo nitataftuta, lol. Thank you for the encouragement and for taking the time to try out the recipes.

[@polynpolyn1465]

waoooh nice one

[@goldcoins9311]

Looks nice. Im going to try and cook masala chips this week in London.

[@jikonimagic]

Thank you, you wont be disappointed!

[@barbaran3994]

I just made this and its delicious!!

[@jikonimagic]

+Barbara N 👏👏👏 Excited for you, yeyyy! Enjoy!

[@ashanteljuma1183]

This is heaven I miss kenya my home 😝😝😝🔥🔥🔥

[@phenomenalbeing1781]

mashallah kazi nzuri sana.☺😍

[@jikonimagic]

+phenomenal being Ahsante sana, nimefurahia maneno yako ya kunitia moyo.

[@phenomenalbeing1781]

I've just subbed Keep up the GOOD work.

[@a.minah_c3516]

Hi this dish looks delicious can I ask you what’s the name of the pot plse thank you 😊

[@ashifvelji1632]

Bestttt!

[@zipittrashers]

Added some honey to the sauce and my my 😍 it was lovely!

[@jikonimagic]

+Zipit trashers Hi, that is new to me (adding honey). I will also try it out and see how I like it. Thanks for sharing.

[@shizlutukai7222]

Am so hungry right now! wow!

[@jikonimagic]

+shiz lutukai Hahaaa

[@jessicanabateregga3214]

very precise and easy to try out thank you. oh and what's dania in english,not sure where to find such in Kampala.

[@jikonimagic]

+Jessica Nabateregga It's also known as coriander or cilantro.

[@margaretnjoroge7705]

coriander

[@alr.3137]

Looks amazing i Need to try

[@jikonimagic]

Absolutely! You’ll love it

[@ashifvelji1632]

Thank you for the recipe!

[@evemarvelous]

Must try this out yummy

[@sammyferrera1564]

ok that's it! I'm subbing! hahah you're doing such a good job! sijawahi kula chips ka hizi but im tryna learn kupika chakula ya kenya cause this wazungu food got me skinny and weak AF!

[@jikonimagic]

Karibu sana kwa familia ya Jikoni Magic! Ahsante sana kwa upendo na support nimeshukuru.

[@euphreziasabin5295]

hi dear,,liked this pilau masala,,looks palatable! can we use raw milk cream?

[@youngdemohahamzacky5588]

Woooooooooooooow delicious

[@joetyna888]

umepika kidogo though..... serve with kdf

[@jikonimagic]

Hahaaa!! Affer kdf si sasa ni kukula black out... hiyo food itakuwa mob tu sana.

[@charliegaddafi4201]

joseph otin 😂😂😂😂😂

[@pritikatwa673]

Hiwi kdf ni nini? Please help xx

[@pritikatwa673]

Dada utaniambia mshambha auto 😂😂😂

[@jayteemueni7427]

Got to try this..thanks for shairing

[@jikonimagic]

+Jaytee Mueni Awesome!👏👏👏

[@jikonimagic]

+Jaytee Mueni Awesome!👏👏👏

[@charleskipyab]

Looks great, nice video, am watching here in Johannesburg

[@jikonimagic]

Wow, thanks for commenting. How's Johannesburg?

[@charleskipyab]

Johannesburg is great, keep up the good work! I love cooking and you make it simple and delicious

[@jikonimagic]

Thank you for the kind words of encouragement and you are welcome.

[@periskwamboka.]

yummy...thanks for sharing

[@queen.qalanjo2036]

nice cooking styl ....one love

[@catherinemuchendu7908]

Well organized I will try thnx

[@farifarifarifari834]

interesting nice tip on crispy fries thanks

[@jikonimagic]

+Farifari Farifari You are welcome

[@georgemuchene1399]

this is truly awesome

[@jikonimagic]

+Huthu Gjo Thank you

[@ninabazanye6079]

Just subscribed to your channel! Good cooking👍👏👏

[@jikonimagic]

+Nina Bazanye Thank you and welcome to Jikoni Magic. 😁😊

[@ninabazanye6079]

Jikonimagic thankyou😀

[@SimonDelaneyBE]

Made this today. tasted good!! thanksss i miss home

[@jikonimagic]

+Simon Delaney Fantastic!

[@marthanyokabingugi830]

Have always used tomato sauce instead,will try this one ..thanks

[@WintezOtieno]

Wow, easy and yummy. My supper today

[@jikonimagic]

Enjoy my dear

[@WintezOtieno]

For real I did enjoy

[@jikonimagic]

+Winnie Otieno I'm glad😁

[@rachelrotich7268]

I will try it. Thanks for sharing.

[@jikonimagic]

+Rachel Rotich Karibu Sana!

[@lilianknorchen7692]

I must try thlank u very much greetings from germany

[@jikonimagic]

Lilian Knorchen Hi, in Kenya the reply would be "nimesalimika" meaning "I have received your greetings" Please try it and give the feedback as well. Happy cooking!

[@jikonimagic]

Jikonimagic Just seen your other comment on my other video for baked chicken thighs.... na unaelewa kiswahili... lol. Sawa, nimesalimika sana. Pokea salamu kutoka Kenya.

[@carollucas103]

wooow so great wanna try this so bad but i don't have curry powder can i use something else instead of curry powder?

[@jikonimagic]

+Carol Lucas Hi, you don't necessarily need the curry powder for this dish to work. You can use any blend of spices that you have at hand. Chips masala is a dish that can be personalized whichever way you like.

[@carollucas103]

+Jikonimagic oooh owkay thank you so much....

[@jikonimagic]

+Carol Lucas You are welcome, happy holidays!

[@purityikol3192]

definately trying to make tonight

[@marymwangi6790]

Great job jikoni magic

[@jikonimagic]

+Mary Mwangi Thank you

[@caiteyella5005]

i definitely would try this

[@petermutie]

Hi ! i like your chips masala ,i am sure they are delicious .I have done a number of videos and my greatest challenge is lighting , how do i do this or can we merge and do this production together .

[@jikonimagic]

Peter Mutie Thank you for watching my videos. When it comes to lighting, daylight is your best friend. Try and utilize as much natural light as possible. Set up your work station so that it takes complete advantage of it and work out the best time to shoot your videos. I found that the best time to shoot my videos is during morning hours between 9-11am because the sunlight is streaming directly into my kitchen. Or later in the day between 3-5pm because the sun shines on the apartment buildings next to mine and the light reflects directly into my kitchen. You can also use any other room in the house that will give you the best results. And, just in case you were asking about lighting kits I'm sorry I do not have any idea about them because I have never used them.

[@alexkimani378]

Kesho huyo dame ataona 😂😂😂 that sleep over itaweza

[@jikonimagic]

Hahaa, umemwamulia I see. I hope ni wewe ulipika na sio yeye... after all she graced you with her presence na haukuboeka.

[@Its...Linden]

Wow this I must try...will come with feedback

[@jikonimagic]

+My DNA is Kenyan thank you for watching my video. I am so psyched for your feedback.

[@Its...Linden]

Welcome dear

[@salmahasssan445]

it's amazing how you cook

[@daphne_kem]

where do i get the paste from or is there a way i can make it from scratch?

[@warugurumuthoni7271]

looks yummy!!!!!

[@MuthoniMuchiri]

Yuuuum, this looks amazing!!

[@jikonimagic]

+Muthoni Muchiri Thank you

[@charlesmurage9511]

Nice work out there

[@jikonimagic]

Charles Murage Thank you. :))

[@lizkimani9576]

Wonderful...

[@maureenisme1122]

Is it a must one to put the spices

[@jikonimagic]

Yes, at least do some spices. Otherwise itakuwa sio chips masala. Masala ni mixture of spices...

[@wanjirundungu7644]

Thanks for your gret job,kindly requesting if you could help me make delicious soft brown mandazi by offering a tutorial keep up the good jpb and God bless work of your hands.

[@jikonimagic]

+Wanjiru Ndungu Hi. check out kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGSlY6WEi7qsprM Ahsante kwa baraka na kwa kuniombea mazuri. Be blessed as well.

[@mwendapoleee]

I eat this at home mmmmmh I'll try it! !!!thanks

[@jikonimagic]

+mwendapoleee You are welcome

[@lilk5148]

Hey! i wanted to know for the chips masala sauce, how many degrees does it have to be for the sauce in the beginning and afterwards?

[@jikonimagic]

To tell you the truth Laila, I don't know. I cook my food by sight, smell and texture. It's instinctive, I have never had to cook according to degrees apart from when baking. I have learnt to know when my food is just right through practice.

[@lilk5148]

Oooh, ok thank you for replying then!

[@elsiesteph02]

I need to make this for my Ap human geography class each of us has two LDC and we have to pick one and do a food on it do u recommend this or another dish cause if the teacher likes it I get extra credit and this looks very good

[@jikonimagic]

This is a good choice because it's one of those Kenyan dishes that isn't very common outside of our borders. However, I would recommend something more traditional. Like this porridge, kzbin.info/www/bejne/noCqY5yoqJqjjbM It's a very ancient recipe which I have adapted to fit into a modern kitchen. Traditionally it's made using huge pestle and mortars made from tree logs, then fermented in gourds.

[@mwokoti]

So I’m curious, how did they turn out and how did the class like? I ate these on many weekends growing up in Kenya. This weekend I will make them for my kids!

[@vickeyfar]

do you know how to make cajun sauce.. i used to get it with masala fries from the kenyan food stall in my uni.. i want to make it at home with these fries please if you know can you provide the recipe?

[@jikonimagic]

Hi, never made or tasted cajun sauce before, sorry. I will try it out, though, because I have seen it being sold in the supermarkets.

[@josephineatioeno4599]

That s awesome thanks

[@wagzderryque4559]

I don't understand Swahili but Io masala na kdf mbili, inaweza noma.

[@jikonimagic]

Hapo umeshinda!! Hahaaa!! Jimambe mzeia! Mimi najua after kukula hiyo combi ni kulala tu. Hakuna kitu ingine inangoja. Tumbo itapasuka jo!

[@maryjangel4592]

awesome