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Potato Snacks

Cultural Context

Potato snacks, particularly popular in Pakistan, are often enjoyed as street food or during family gatherings. They embody the spirit of comfort food, bringing people together over shared flavors and traditions. Variations abound, with each region adding its own twist, making them a beloved snack across South Asia and beyond.

PakistaniPKsnack
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 kg potatoes
1 large onion, finely chopped
2-3 tablespoons coriander leaves, finely chopped
3-4 green chilies, chopped
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
2 tablespoons coarsely ground coriander
1 teaspoon chaat masala
1 tablespoon corn starch
1 tablespoon gram flour (besan)
water (as needed)
oil (for frying)

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed potatoes

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and fiber.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are a whole grain alternative.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers reduce heat while adding flavor.

1

Boil 1 kg of potatoes until tender.

2

Grate the boiled potatoes into a bowl.

3

Finely chop 1 large onion and add to the bowl.

4

Add 2-3 tablespoons of finely chopped coriander leaves.

5

Chop 3-4 green chilies and add them to the mixture.

6

Add 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of red chili powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper powder to the bowl.

7

Add 2 tablespoons of coarsely ground coriander and 1 teaspoon of chaat masala.

8

Mix all ingredients well without over-mixing to avoid softening the potatoes.

9

Grease your hands and shape the mixture into balls.

10

Prepare a batter with 1 tablespoon of corn starch, 1 tablespoon of gram flour, and water until it reaches a thin consistency.

11

Heat oil in a frying pan until hot.

12

Dip each ball into the batter and fry until crispy and golden brown.

13

Remove the fried snacks and drain on paper towels.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingmixingfrying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlfrying pangraterspatulapaper towels

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

veganvegetariandairy-freeegg-freegluten-free

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Aloo SnacksAloo TikkiPotato Fritters

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