The mere mention of French fries makes one's mouth water. Whether for children or adults, everyone loves crispy café-style fries; however, the thought of peeling, cutting, and boiling potatoes often discourages us from making them at home due to the tedious process involved.

What if you didn't need potatoes to make fries? Yes, today we bring you a super easy and delightful recipe for 'Semolina (Sooji) French Fries.' They turn out incredibly crispy on the outside and wonderfully soft on the inside. Let's look at the simple method to prepare them.

**Ingredients for Semolina French Fries**
1 cup semolina (fine variety)
2 cups water
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon oil or butter (for the dough)
Oil for frying
For garnishing: Chaat masala or Peri-peri masala

**Method for Making Semolina French Fries**
First, pour 2 cups of water into a pan or wok and place it on the stove. Add a little salt and a teaspoon of oil or butter. Once the water starts boiling, reduce the heat to low. Now, gradually add the semolina while stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming. Cook until the semolina absorbs all the water and transforms into a thick dough-like consistency. Turn off the heat and cover the mixture, letting it rest for 5 minutes so the semolina cooks thoroughly in the steam.

Once the semolina mixture has cooled slightly, transfer it to a large bowl. Lightly grease your hands with oil and knead the mixture well—just like regular dough—until it becomes smooth. If you want extra crispy fries, you can mix in 2 tablespoons of cornflour or rice flour while kneading.

Now, form the prepared dough into a large ball. Lightly grease a chopping board or rolling board with oil and roll the dough out into a thick sheet. Keep in mind, do not roll it out as thin as a roti; instead, maintain a thickness similar to that of French fries. Now, using a knife, trim the edges to form a rectangle and then cut the mixture into long, French fry-shaped strips.

Heat oil in a pan; the oil needs to be sufficiently hot for frying. Carefully add the prepared semolina fries into the oil. Fry them over medium-to-high heat until they turn golden and crispy. Do not flip them immediately; wait until they have set slightly, then use a slotted spoon to turn them over and fry until crispy.

There you have it—your piping hot, café-style crispy semolina French fries are ready without any hassle. Transfer them to a plate and sprinkle a little chaat masala or peri-peri masala over the top.

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