Potatoes are often thought to be fattening. Actually, besides being high in fibre, potatoes are rich in many vitamins, minerals and complex carbohydrates. They should be baked or boiled to make nutritious and filling meals. It is only when they are fried (French fries, for example) that the calorie content goes up -substantially up - to as much as three times.

Ingredients
· 6 large potatoes
For the corn filling
· 1 cup cooked corn
· 1 small onion, finely chopped
· 1 finely chopped green chilli
· 1 chopped tomato
· 2 teaspoons butter
· Salt and pepper to taste
For the potatoes
1. Brush the potatoes with oil.
2. Wrap in aluminium foil and bake in a hot oven at 200º C till tender (about 30 minutes).
3. Cool and split horizontally.
4. Scoop the potato halves a little so that a slight depression is formed for the filling.
For the corn filling
1. Heat the butter and fry the onion for ½ minute.
2. Add the green chilli and fry again for a few seconds.
3. Add the corn, tomato, salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute.
1. Fill each potato-half with the filling.
2. Grill under and over before serving. Alternatively, bake in a hot oven at 200º C for 10 minutes.
Serve hot.

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