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Crispy Potato Pakora

Crispy Potato Pakora, Indian potato fritters, has Indian spiced potato and onion, fried for the perfect snack. Make in less than 30 minutes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 106 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 medium russet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup red onion sliced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 2 Serrano green chili minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 thumb ginger skinned and minced
Spices
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp chaat masala
  • 1/4 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/4 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Batter
  • 1/2 cup besan flour or regular flour
  • 2 tbsp water
Fry
  • 1 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

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  1. Skin and cube the potatoes. Add 1 tablespoon salt to enough water to cover potatoes and boil until fork tender. Drain, cool, set aside.
  2. In a bowl mix together the remaining ingredients except the flour, water and oil. Crush or mash the cooked potatoes in the mixture, leaving them a little chunky. Sprinkle the flour and water over and mix everything together.
  3. In a cast iron or deep skillet heat 1 cup vegetable oil over medium heat to (180C or 350°F). Add 2 tablespoon scoops of potato mixture, form into a patty, and fry on both sides until golden brown. Drain on paper towel lined plate and sprinkle with salt or chaat masala if desired and serve with ketchup or favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • This makes roughly 24 pakora, 3-4 per serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 106kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 207mg (9%) Potassium 423mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 59IU (1%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 106

% Daily Value*

Calories 106kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 207mg 9%
Potassium 423mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 59IU 1%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.