5 from 66 votes
Aloo Pakora
Aloo Pakora are crispy, deep-fried potato slices coated in a spiced gram flour batter. The batter includes turmeric, cumin, chili powder, and fenugreek leaves, producing a flavorful coating that crisps up beautifully. This snack features tender potato interiors with a golden, crunchy exterior and is typically served immediately with a yogurt chutney.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
136 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 500 g potato
- 100 g gram flour Besan
- 1 tbsp turmeric powder Haldi
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp chilli pepper crushed
- 1 tsp cumin seeds Jeera
- 1 tsp fenugreek leaves Methi, dried
- Coriander
- 100 ml water
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly and cut into slices that are approximately 1cm thick (see note 1)
- In a separate bowl add the gram flour, turmeric powder, salt, crushed chillies, cumin powder, chilli powder and dried fenugreek then mix together
- Add coriander and water in small increments, then mix until a thick batter forms (see note 2)
- Add the sliced potatoes into the mixture and together (see note 3)
- Heat a pan with oil for deep frying until medium-hot ensuring that the oil is not too hot (see note 3)
- Allow any excess batter to drip off the potato then gently add the pakora into the pan and allow them to cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until golden brown before flipping and allowing to cook for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown on the other side (see note 5)
- Serve immediately with a side of yoghurt chutney and enjoy!
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Notes
- Slice potatoes about 1 cm thick; leaving skins on or off is a personal choice.
- Mix batter to a thick consistency that slowly drips from a spoon; avoid resting batter before frying to prevent runniness.
- Heat oil to medium-hot and avoid overcrowding the pan for even cooking and crispy pakoras.
- Test oil temperature by frying a small batter ball; it should rise with tiny bubbles.
- Serve pakoras immediately to enjoy their crisp texture at its best.
- Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and not guaranteed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
136kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Sodium
1191mg
(50%)
Potassium
544mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
255IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 136
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 136kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 1191mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 544mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 255IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.