If you think potatoes are mundane, think again. The thing about potatoes is that they selflessly lend themselves to any form you want to craft, and eagerly invite in a number of flavours and ingredients. Whether you keep it simple, or create a complex palette, potatoes are the best way to fill the stomach and fill the heart. Here are 25 ways to drool in love with potatoes. If you want to take the affair forward, you'll find the recipes on the source links.

Aloo Bonda/Batata Vada

Easy to make and delicious to devour, these golden besan-coated goodies make a great tea-time snack. Cooked at home, or bought from your favourite thella, these never fail to liven up a dull day.

Hasselback Potatoes

The elegance of this Swedish preparation lies in its thoughtful simplicity. A whole, unskinned potato sliced halfway through, creating pockets to accommodate cheese, and chargrilled to attain that lovely smoky flavour. This is a work of art that you let your eyes feast on before you allow your belly to.