Viazi karai is a crunchy Kenyan specialty consisting of boiled potatoes that are coated in a batter made with regular and gram flour, and either turmeric or saffron. The battered potatoes are then deep-fried in hot oil until golden brown. When served, viazi karai potatoes are typically served with tamarind chutney on the side, although any type of chutney will do.

One should be careful not to overheat the oil, because the batter will burn before the potatoes are thoroughly cooked on the inside. These crispy potatoes are sold on most street corners throughout coastal Kenya.