Crispy Aloo Pakora is one of the favourite street food snacks in Mumbai. Also known as Batata Bhajia or Potato Fritters – crisp and golden batter coated potato slices are deep fried in oil. This Aloo Pakodas are the perfect snack during monsoon season.

Ingredients:

• 2 big size Potatoes
• 1 cup Gram Flour (Besan)
• 1 tbsp. Rice Flour
• 1 tsp. Red Chilli Powder
• 1 tsp. Carom Seeds (Ajwain)
• 1/4 tsp. Turmeric Powder
• 1/4 tsp. Baking Soda
• 1/2 tsp. Powder Sugar (optional)
• Salt to taste
• Oil for deep fry

Instructions:

• Remove the skin of Potato and slice using a slicer to get the similar thickness.
• Keep Potato slices in a bowl filled with fresh water.
• In a bowl, add Besan & Rice Flour.
• Add all spices – Red Chilli Powder, Turmeric Powder, Carom Seeds, Soda, Powder Sugar and Salt.
• Mix well all ingredients.
• Add water as required and prepare the smooth batter.
• I have added 3/4th cup water in 1 cup Besan.
• Heat Oil in a Kadai over medium flame.
• Dip Potato slice in the batter one at a time, coat well and add in hot Oil.
• Deep fry until they turn crisp and golden brown.
• Remove on a paper napkin lined plate.
• Serve hot Potato Fritters with Green Chutney or Sauce.

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Watch Aloo Pakora / Potato Fritters Recipe video in Hindi