Swiss rosti
Whether mashed, baked or roasted, people often consider potatoes as comfort food. This sentiment probably inspired the potato’s scientific name, Solanum tuberosum, since solanum is derived from a Latin word meaning “soothing”. The potato’s name also reflects that it belongs to the Solanaceae family whose other members include tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, and tomatillos.
Unfortunately, most people eat potatoes in the form of greasy French fries or potato chips, and even baked potatoes are typically loaded down with fats such as butter, sour cream, melted cheese and bacon bits. Such treatment can make even baked potatoes a potential contributor to a heart attack. But take away the extra fat and deep frying, and a baked potato is an exceptionally healthful low calorie, high fiber food that offers significant protection against cardiovascular disease and cancer. Â
More on benefits of potato over here.
One such healthy recipe by potato is Swiss Rosti!!!!! With hardly a tiny bit of oil used to make rosti, it becomes a very healthy breakfast!!! 
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Use good starchy potatoes like Russet potatoes. Good-quality Russet potatoes will be firm, have a net-like texture to the skin and russet-brown coloring. They should have few eyes, and those few eyes should be shallow.
Par boil the potatoes and peel them. (Do not over cook!!!!! Insert a knife and check. You should feel some resistance while poking the knife in the potatoes!!! )Â
Grate the potatoes and mix salt and freshly crushed pepper as per your taste.
In a small non-stick pan spread the grated potatoes and pack them tightly with the back of the spoon. Add a bit of butter or oil from the sides, cover and cook. (Cook the first layer properly before inverting otherwise it tends to break) Â
Once it gets golden brown gently turn it over. (Now this can be a bit tricky!!!! I broke 3 and this is my 4th try!!! 
Finally, I inverted the whole thing over a plate and then slide it again on the pan.)
As a variation, try spreading some shredded veggies on the potato. I used carrot and bell peppers.
OR some grated cheese!!! But then just cook on one side only. Do not invert.
Serve with Sour cream, tomato ketchup and mustard sauce. If you are anyhting like me who likes to mix all the flavours together then add a dollop of sour cream, top it with ketchup and then dot with mustard sauce. Cut a small piece and open your mouth aaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!
So join me for a potato party at Happy Burp for JFI Potato!!!!
(For a few days I will be a ghost reader for all your blogs. Dont really get time to comment for everyone. But don’t worry……. I am around visiting you all.
The response for MBP this month is fantastic!!!!! Thank you all!!!! I will be doing the round up sometime around wednesday, so send me any last few entries which are still remaining.
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Hello Ghost reader!!:)
Hope you are enjoying India.Great entry for JFI.I make savory Rosti at home but not the cheesy ones.Sounds delicious.Thanks for the rcipe.Have a great weekend and come back soon! I am missing you!:)
Hi Coffe
hope u are having a good enjoyment back home there………swiss rotis sounds interesting!!!!
Hi coffee girl
Nice blog you have here! Nice name too…Yeah, i like names that remind of food
Oh, am I excited now!! Always wanted a recipe for rosti without all the oil… I can’t wait to make this. Photos look just mouthwatering… thanks a big bunch!!
Linda
Nice,NICE!!!! Bataka toh maney bahuj bhave yaar…….! This is quite healthy…
mara bhaag ni panipuri khai leje tyan!
hugs,T
Wow Rooma!
Swiss Rosti looks just amazing…..Hope enjoying your days overthere….
hi Coffee
How about some more pics from India, “mere desh ki dharti” kind. Isn’t it Holi next week ?
Good to see you and “cho chweet” of you to coment on my back posts
The Rosti looks real good and as you have said healthy too.
Enjoy and have fun with the family
sandeepa
Hi Coffee,
Sure you must be enjoying your self here in India:-) This is an amazing recipe of potatoes.It looks like a potato uttappam of swiss origin :-)))))))
Now I have something new to make for breakfast ,which is healthy too:-)
Thanx a lot for sharing this recipe with us
This is such a nice recipe. A great explanation too. I love potatoes in any shape/form. So this will in my must-try list. Thanks dear.
Much healthier way to make hash browns:-) I will try ur version:-)
Hi, you must be having fun! I made this rosti with sweet potato some time ago, it was nice. Nice dish to post, Coffee!
I was almost opening my mouth with the last pic ;)) Girl, U re in India, enjoying ur vacation and still find time to blog, thats cooool :)Thats a nice recipe. Thanks
Shn
hi Rooma
Rosti looks yummy - I liked the veggie and cooked both sides version. Mouthwatering !!!
I hope yo uare having great time in India
These rotis are very nice Coffee. Have a nice time. Viji
hey ghost reader:) this looks absolutely delicious:) indeed ’soothing’
hope u r having gr8 time with family and friends:) n’joy girl:)
Hi Coffee,
Dish looks simply superb!!!!!! Have a great time and come back soon. Thanks for sharing.
My mouth is open and I don’t see the spoon anywhere near….boo hoo :-((
And HOW do you manage to post from India !!
Hi Coffee,
The banner is very nice, it is so dreamy pleasant to look at :)Good Work 
I liked the new look of your blog
I almost reached out to the first picture to grab a bite! I love the rosti, will try it soon! I’m amazed you find the time to blog from India!!:)
Hi coffee,
Nice name though. I think u are fond of coffee ha.
Nice blog! and swiss rotis are yummy.
Madhoori
Oh my god coffee you the best. How on the earth do you get time to cook such lovely dishes and even post them when you are with your family in India. I admire you girl. Loved it and I am sure we are gonna enjoy this as both of us are potato lovers.
Enjoy and have a nice gala time.
Seema
Hmm..rosti looks soo good..got to try them,I am sure my little one will like this very much!
Never made rostis. Great entry Rooma.
Great entry. Nice presentation. Never made this. Now I have to.
Thanks
Wow! coffee, you come up with such a breathtaking dishes with Aloo, so simple to make yet so Awesome to taste!!Thanks for sharing the variations:)
Coffee…,
Amazing one…I bet it will be the official favorite of all the kids around….including me!!
Hey Rooma,
Awesome entry to the JFI event! Thanks for sharing. When i used to make my potato rosti i used to grate th epotato raw which made the grated mixture very soggy. I will try u’re method next time.
Cheers
Latha
Thanks for sharing this wonderful dish coffee. they look so lovely.
Tried this and loved it. Thanks.
Hey hey …i too have the same theme, but with a little difference!!
I liked your JFI entry…It is so easy & a good item for breakfast!!
Hey Coffee! These look just like hash browns that they serve in American diners. I love those and have been wanting to know how they get that grated texture. Thanks for the recipe.
Hey Coffee !!!
Easy and Tasty one.
I love hashbrowns…One of my favourite.
This is slightly different and less usage of Oil is immmmmmmmmmmm.
Thanks for the post.
Lovely recipe. Any tips on the turning over bit?
I will gve it a shot the coming weekend and let you know the results.