आलू पकोड़ा बनाने की विधि Aloo Pakora (Potato Fritters)

Aloo Pakora (Potato Fritters)

A crispy and delicious Indian snack!

Ingredients:

For the batter:

• 1 cup gram flour (besan)¹
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder²
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed

For the filling:

• 2 medium-sized potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste

For frying:

• Oil for deep frying

Instructions:

1. Prepare the batter:

   • In a bowl, combine gram flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, baking soda, salt, and water to form a smooth batter. The batter should be slightly thicker than pancake batter.

2. Prepare the filling:

   • In a separate bowl, combine mashed potatoes, chopped green chili, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.

3. Shape the pakoras:

   • Take a spoonful of the batter and spread it out slightly.
   • Place a spoonful of the potato mixture in the center of the batter.
   • Fold the batter over the potato mixture to enclose it completely.

4. Fry the pakoras:

   • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or a deep pan.
   • Carefully drop the pakoras into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.
   • Remove the pakoras from the oil and drain on paper towels.

5. Serve:

   • Serve hot with green chutney and tomato ketchup.

Tips:

• For extra crunch, add a few tablespoons of rice flour to the batter.
• You can adjust the spice levels to your preference.
• Serve immediately for the best taste.

Enjoy your homemade aloo pakoras!