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Aloo Bhujiya

Crispy, spiced potato and gram flour strands deep-fried to perfection and dusted with chaat masala and mint—an irresistible snack to munch on or store. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Aloo Bhujiya

Main IngredientsPotatoes, Gram flour (besan)
CuisineIndian
CourseSnacks and Starters
Prep Time6-10 minutes
Cook time11-15 minutes
Serve4
TasteSpicy
Level of CookingEasy
OthersVeg

Ingredients 

  • 5-6 medium potatoes, boiled and peeled
  • 4 cups gram flour (besan)
  • Oil for deep-frying 
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • ½ teaspoon asafoetida
  • Salt to taste + to sprinkle 
  • 1 tablespoon dried mint powder
  • Chaat masala to sprinkle

Method

  1. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Grease a chakli press with some oil.
  2. Grate potatoes in a bowl. Add garam masala powder, chilli powder, asafoetida, salt and mint powder and mix well.
  3. Add gram flour gradually and knead into a dough.
  4. Fill the chakli press fitted with a sev ring attachment with some prepared dough and press out strips directly into hot oil and deep-fry till golden and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
  5. Lightly crush the fried aloo bhujiya and transfer it onto a plate. Sprinkle some salt, chaat masala and dried mint powder and mix lightly.
  6. Serve or store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Info

Calories2351
Carbohydrates355.5
Protein91.9
Fat63.2
Other FiberIron- 24.8mg
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