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Potato Bajji is a popular Indian snack, especially in South India, often served during festivals and monsoon season. This dish showcases the versatility of potatoes, which are coated in a spiced gram flour batter and deep-fried to crispy perfection. It’s commonly enjoyed with a side of tangy chutney or sauce, making it a favorite at tea time and gatherings. Today, variations exist across India, with different spices and even fillings, but the essence of the crispy, spicy potato remains beloved by many.

Ingredients

  • potatoes
  • gram flour
  • rice flour
  • turmeric powder
  • red chili powder
  • cumin seeds
  • asafoetida
  • salt
  • water
  • oil
  • coriander leaves
  • green chilies

Instructions

  1. 1Slice potatoes into thin rounds and soak in water to prevent browning.
  2. 2In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, rice flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin seeds, asafoetida, and salt.
  3. 3Gradually add water to the flour mixture to form a smooth batter.
  4. 4Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat until hot.
  5. 5Remove potato slices from water and pat dry with a towel.
  6. 6Dip each potato slice into the batter, ensuring it's well coated.
  7. 7Carefully place the coated potato slices into the hot oil, frying in batches.
  8. 8Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per batch.
  9. 9Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  10. 10Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with chutney or sauce.

Ingredient Alternatives

gram flour

Healthier: chickpea flour

Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Chickpea flour maintains the flavor while being more nutritious.

rice flour

Healthier: oat flour

Cheaper: cornstarch

Oat flour is healthier while cornstarch provides a crispy texture.

Techniques

frying

Equipment

mixing bowldeep frying panslotted spoonpaper towels
🌶️🌶️🌶️Hotgluten

Also Known As

Aloo BajjiBatata Bhaji

Recipe Information

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Potato Bajji

Cultural Context

Potato Bajji is a popular Indian snack, especially in South India, often served during festivals and monsoon season. This dish showcases the versatility of potatoes, which are coated in a spiced gram flour batter and deep-fried to crispy perfection. It’s commonly enjoyed with a side of tangy chutney or sauce, making it a favorite at tea time and gatherings. Today, variations exist across India, with different spices and even fillings, but the essence of the crispy, spicy potato remains beloved by many.

IndianINsnack
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
potatoes
gram flour
rice flour
turmeric powder
red chili powder
cumin seeds
asafoetida
salt
water
oil
coriander leaves
green chilies

gram flour

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Chickpea flour maintains the flavor while being more nutritious.

rice flour

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Oat flour is healthier while cornstarch provides a crispy texture.

1

Slice potatoes into thin rounds and soak in water to prevent browning.

2

In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, rice flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin seeds, asafoetida, and salt.

3

Gradually add water to the flour mixture to form a smooth batter.

4

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat until hot.

5

Remove potato slices from water and pat dry with a towel.

6

Dip each potato slice into the batter, ensuring it's well coated.

7

Carefully place the coated potato slices into the hot oil, frying in batches.

8

Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per batch.

9

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

10

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with chutney or sauce.

Cooking Techniques

frying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowldeep frying panslotted spoonpaper towels

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Aloo BajjiBatata Bhaji

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