Rajan is a name of Hindu / Indian origin, and is commonly used for males.
According to the Food Network, 1/3 to 1/2 pound of potatoes should be allocated per person when preparing mashed potatoes. When serving roasted potatoes, 2 1/2 pounds of potatoes should be allocated per person.
This simple trick is foolproof and works in virtually any potato salad recipe. The information here is adapted from Julia Childâs The Way to Cook. I usually prepare either 2Â½ or 5 pounds of potatoes when I make potato salad (I have no idea how I arrived at this custom). 2Â½ pounds of potatoes will serve about 8 people as a side dish.