Crispy Pakistani Aloo Pakora (Potato Fritters)
Crispy Pakistani Aloo Pakora (Potato Fritters) are slices of potato are covered in a flavorful gram flour mixture and then deep fried.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 54kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium golden potato sliced thin (but not too thin)
- 1 cup gram flour besan
- 1 cup water room temperature
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes crushed red pepper
- 2 pinch baking soda
- 1 tsp kosher salt or as needed
For Frying
- 6 cups olive oil or any neutral oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut the potatoes like in the picture or the video and soak it in water so the potato doesn't change it's color.
- Mix the gram flour, red chili power, red pepper flakes, cumin seeds, salt, baking soda in a medium size bowl and mix.
- Next add water slowly(see video).
- Now mix it (see video).
- Once the batter is ready . Its consistency should be like a pancake batter.
- Let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, add oil in a wok, let it heat up on medium heat.
- Then dipped the slices of potato in the batter.
- Add the dipped potato to the wok and deep fry them on both side.
- Make sure when they come out you have a paper towel lined plate to soak up the excess oil.
- When the fritters are golden take them out and place them in a paper towel lined plate.
- Enjoy with some green chutney.
Video
Notes
Notes: It's best to enjoy the pakoras right after frying, but if necessary, you can store them in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. When ready to eat, reheat them in a toaster oven or air fryer. Avoid using the microwave for reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pakora | Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 29mg | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 1mg