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Aloo Pakoda/Aloo Pakora/Aloo Bhajji/Potato Bhajji

Aloo Pakora is a quick tea time snack prepared from Gram Flour and Potatoes along with spices such as Turmeric Powder, Chilli Powder, Garam Masala, etc.
Course Side Dish, Snacks
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Aloo Pakoda, Aloo Pakora
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 3 servings
Calories
Author Recipe by Chits

Ingredients

  • 1 large Potato
  • 1 cup Gram Flour (Besan)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Carom Seeds (Ajwain)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • A pinch Asafoetida
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Chaat Masala (or as required)
  • Salt as required
  • Oil to fry
  • Water as required

Instructions

  • Wash the Potato and peel out the outer layer with the help of a peeler.
  • Now slice the Potato into thin slices of width 2-3 mm of round shape. If necessary you can wash the sliced potatoes once again.
  • In a large bowl take the Gram Flour, Carom Seeds, Turmeric Powder, Red Chilli Powder, Asafoetida, Garam Masala and Salt.
  • Mix all the ingredients properly so that all the spices are uniformly distributed with the Besan (Gram Flour).
  • Now add Water little by little and mix the ingredients to prepare the batter. Add the quantity of Water such that the consistency of the batter can hold the potato slices.
  • Check the batter for the spices and add more if required. Keep it aside for few minutes so that the Besan soaks the water.
  • Heat Oil on a pan or kadai over medium heat.
  • Take a slice of potato and dip it into the batter. Coat the slice with the Besan and then gently drop it into the heated oil.
  • In the same manner add more 4-5 slices. Fry till they are crisp and golden in colour.
  • Fry the slices by turning it in regular intervals. Take them out from the oil and place over kitchen towels to absorb the excess oil.
  • Fry the remaining slices in the same manner in batches. Aloo Pakora is ready to serve.
    Aloo Pakora/Aloo Bhajji/Potato Bhajji
  • Serve Aloo Pakora by seasoning with Chaat Masala along with Green Chutney or Ketchup.
    Aloo Pakora/Aloo Bhajji/Potato Bhajji

Notes

  1. Along with Gram Flour you can also add Rice Flour or Corn Flour. Also if you want you can add Baking Soda (optional).
  2. The batter should be of appropriate consistency so that it is able to hold the potato slices. If it becomes thin you can add more gram flour. If it is thick add more water to it.
  3. While making the batter, do check that the spices are added in appropriate amount. If necessary you can add more spices because the taste of batter will only decide the taste of Aloo Pakora.
  4. To enhance the taste of Aloo Pakora, you can also add Coriander leaves by chopping it. Also you can use Rice Flour along with Gram Flour to prepare the batter.