🥔 Crispy Aloo Bhajiya | Easy Potato Pakoda Recipe – Indian Tea-Time Snack

 

🥔 Potato Bhaji (Pakoda) – Tea Time Snack

Crispy, golden, and full of flavor — these potato bhajis are the perfect tea-time treat loved by both kids and adults! Serve hot with tomato sauce or a cup of masala chai.

🧑‍🍳 Servings: 3

⏱️ Cooking Time: 15–20 minutes

👩‍🍳 Author: Puja Raghuvir Naik

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🧾 Ingredients

1. 4–5 tbsp besan (gram flour)
2. 1–2 tbsp rice flour
3. 2 medium potatoes, peeled and grated thin (or sliced into thin long strips)
4. 1 onion, chopped and thinly sliced
5. 2 green chilies, chopped
6. ½ tsp red chili powder
7. ¼ tsp turmeric powder
8. A pinch of hing (asafoetida)
9. ¼ tsp black pepper powder
10. Chopped mint leaves (optional)
11. Chopped fresh coriander leaves
12. Salt to taste
13. Oil for deep frying

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🔪 Method

Prep the Potatoes

1. Peel and grate the potatoes into thin strips. Wash 2–3 times in water to remove excess starch.
2. Squeeze out all the water completely and transfer to a bowl.

Mix the Spices

1. Add turmeric, red chili powder, black pepper, hing, and salt. Mix well.

Add Flavor

1. Add chopped onions, green chilies, coriander, and mint (if using). Mix again.

Bind the Mixture

1. Add besan and rice flour. Do not add water — the salted potatoes will release enough moisture.
2. Mix well. Try shaping a small ball from the mixture.
3. ➤ If it doesn’t hold, add a little more besan.

Fry the Bhajis

1. Heat oil in a deep pan. Drop small portions (balls or clusters) of the mixture into the oil.
2. Fry on medium flame until golden brown and crisp.

Drain & Serve

1. Remove and place on kitchen tissue to absorb excess oil.
2. Serve hot with tomato ketchup or tea.

🧆 Looking for more snacks? Try these Chicken & Mutton Cutlets too!

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🍽️ Tip

For extra crispiness, add a pinch of ajwain (carom seeds) or a tsp of hot oil to the batter before frying

☕ Love crispy pakoras with chai? Let me know in the comments! Don’t forget to Pin this recipe. 📌