🥔🌶️ Potato Bajji (Aloo Pakora)
Potato Bajji is a crispy, deep-fried Indian snack made by coating thin potato slices in a spiced gram flour batter and frying them until golden. It’s popular as a street food and tea-time snack, especially in South India.
🧾 Ingredients:
- 2–3 medium potatoes (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup gram flour (besan)
- 2 tbsp rice flour (for extra crispiness)
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- A pinch of baking soda (optional)
- Water (as needed for batter)
- Oil for deep frying
👩🍳 Method:
1. Prepare batter:
- In a bowl, mix gram flour, rice flour, turmeric, chili powder, cumin, and salt.
- Add water slowly to make a smooth, slightly thick batter.
2. Prep potatoes:
- Slice potatoes thinly (not too thick).
- Optionally soak in water for a few minutes, then pat dry.
3. Coat & fry:
- Dip potato slices into batter, coating evenly.
- Heat oil and deep fry in batches until golden and crispy.
4. Drain:
- Remove and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
🍽️ Serving:
- With green chutney 🌿
- With ketchup or spicy sauce
- Best enjoyed hot with tea ☕
🌟 Tips:
- Thin slices cook faster and become crispier
- Oil should be medium-hot (too hot = burnt outside, raw inside)
- Add chopped green chilies to batter for extra spice 🌶️
🥔 Flavor profile:
- Crispy outside
- Soft potato inside
- Mildly spiced and savory
If you want, I can also give you:
- Onion bajji (pakora) version 🧅
- Cheese-stuffed potato bajji 🧀
- Or South Indian street-style bajji platter 🌶️
