Step 1

Peel and rinse the potatoes.

Step 2

Chop them into very fine cubes.

Step 3

Heat one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a pan.

Step 4

Place these chopped potatoes on a strainer which is placed on a big bowl.  Pour water over potatoes and rinse to wash off the starch.

Step 5

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet on a medium heat. Add chopped potatoes and stir fry for 5-6 minutes till tender. Make sure not to overcook and do not turn them mushy.

Step 6

Transfer potatoes to a large bowl and add cornstarch in hot potatoes.

Step 7

Mix well.

Step 8

Place the warm potato mixture on a board and flatten it after covering with a cling film. Use a roller pin to spread it evenly into a rectangular shape.

Step 9

Using a knife cut this rectangle further into 6 rectangular pieces.

Step 10

Gently round the corners of the rectangles to shape them.

Step 11

Add oil to a heavy-bottomed skillet till upto 1/4th of an inch.

Step 12

Heat oil.

Step 13

Place shaped patties in the oil. Keep the heat to medium low.

Step 14

Fry one side for a couple of minutes. With a spatula lift to see if the edges  have started turning golden. Now gently flip to the other side.

Step 15

Cook the other side till golden brown and crisp. Drain to a wire rack. Serve immediately.