In Indian English, what are French fries often called?

In Indian English, French fries are often called finger chips. The name refers to their long, narrow shape: potato pieces cut into finger-like sticks before being fried.

Indian English uses several food terms differently from North American English. “Chips” in this expression means fried potato strips, while “potato chips” in the United States usually means thin, crisp slices. In Britain, “chips” also normally means thick fried potato pieces, so context and regional usage matter.

Finger chips are widely served in Indian restaurants, cafés, homes, and fast-food outlets. They may be seasoned with salt, chilli powder, chaat masala, or other spices, and are often paired with ketchup or mayonnaise. The term describes the same basic food as French fries rather than a separate potato variety or cooking method.