Aloo pakora (potato bhajji)

Aloo pakora (potato (bhajji)

Recipe by Mudita BhageriaCourse: Appetizers, Snacks, SidesCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes

In winter time, especially during rainy periods, nothing can beat eating hot pakoras with chai.  Aloo pakoras, also known as potato bhajji or aloo bhajji are a popular snack made with potatoes, besan (gram flour) and spices. These are crunchy from outside, soft from inside with the taste of potatoes and spices. It is quick to make, almost all ingredients are available in our pantry and are delicious to taste. 

Ingredients

  • 2 cup besan (gram flour)

  • 1 tsp Carom seeds (ajwain)

  • 2 tsp green chili paste (adjust to taste)

  • 1 tbsp ginger, garlic paste

  • 2 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)

  • 1 tsp turmeric powder

  • 3 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

  • Chaat masala – for garnish (optional)

  • Oil for frying

  • 5 medium size potatoes – Half boiled, cut into slices, (Preferably boiled into a pot to avoid becoming super soft).

  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)

Directions

  • Take a bowl and add besan (chickpeas flour), ajwain and 2 tsp salt. Mix and add I cup water, mix slowly, keep adding more water to make a mix with thick consistency. Keep aside for about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Take another bowl and add potato slices, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp red chili powder and cilantro.
  • Add 1 tsp red chili powder, ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder and green chili paste to besan batter and mix.
  • Add oil to a wok and put on medium heat. Wait for oil to get heated.
  • Add one potato slice and dip into the besan batter and drop in heated oil. Repeat till the oil surface in the wok is full and not too crowded.
  • Flip at regular intervals and fry until golden brown. Remove on a paper towel.
  • Serve immediately with green chutney and chai.

Notes

  • When you drop batter coated slices in oil, do not touch them for 20-30 seconds, to make fluffy pakoras. Batter should have thick consistency and mix well to make crispy and fluffy pakoras. 
  • Better should have thick consistency and mix well to make crispy and fluffy pakoras.
  • Store in the fridge up to 2 days. Air fry or heat in the oven for 5 minutes at 375 f before serving.
  • potatoes can be sliced without boiling but I like 1/2 boiled.
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