Recipes
Aloo Bhajia-Pakora - How to make Potato Fritters
Potato Bhajiyas/ fritters need no introduction. It is a very popular street food , a perfect accompaniment for any meal, and so good on its own too.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Serves
- 4 people
- Total
- 20 min
Ingredients
- 2Potatoes
- 1 cupGram Flour (Besan)
- 1/4 tspTurmeric powder ( Haldi)
- 1/4 tspRed chilli powder
- 2-3 pinches (optional)Coriander Powder ( Dhania)
- a pinch ( optional)Cumin Powder ( zeera)
- a pinchSoda Bi Carb / Baking Soda
- as per tastesalt
Method
- Step 1
Cut potatoes into thin roundels.
- Step 2
Apply a little salt and turmeric to the potato roundels.
- Step 3
To make the batter for the Bhajia
- Step 4
In a bowl add besan (gram flour) and add water gradually to make the batter, not too thick yet not runny.
- Step 5
Add salt, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder and red chilli powder.
- Step 6
Add a pinch of baking soda.(add the soda right when you are frying the bhajias.)
- Step 7
To make the Bhajia,
- Step 8
Heat oil in a deep frying pan.
- Step 9
Once the oil is hot dip the aloo roundels in the batter.
- Step 10
Deep fry in hot oil until they are a little golden and crisp on both sides. (Do not over fry).
- Step 11
Drain them on a paper towel.
- Step 12
Serve hot with chutney or sauce of your choice.
