How to Make Aloo Cutlets: A Step-by-Step Recipe Guide

Introduction

Aloo cutlets, a popular Indian snack, are simple yet delicious. Whether you're craving something savory or wanting to whip up a quick recipe for a family gathering, these potato cutlets are a hit. This guide will walk you through the process of making Aloo Cutlets, making it easy for even beginners to follow.

Ingredients for Aloo Chop

2 large boiled potatoes, mashed 1 tablespoon chopped ginger 1 tablespoon chopped garlic Green chili, chopped, to taste Roasted ground cumin, coriander seed, 34 tablespoons Turmeric, 1 teaspoon Salt to taste

For the Batter

Besan (gram flour), 1 cup Rice flour, 1/2 cup Baking powder, 1/8 teaspoon Red chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon Vegetable or any white oil, for deep frying

How to Make Aloo Chop Recipe

Making The Potato Stuffing

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan and fry chopped ginger, garlic, and green chilies for a few seconds. Add 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric and mix well. Add the mashed potatoes, salt, and 34 tablespoons of roasted ground cumin and coriander to the pan. Make a mixture until it is combined well. Let the mixture cool down completely.

Make The Batter

In the meantime, make a smooth batter using besan, rice flour, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, red chili powder, a little salt, and baking powder. Add a little water at a time until the consistency is medium.

Frying The Chops

When the potato mixture is cooled down completely, make small balls from the mixture and flatten them using your palm on wax paper to make it easy to remove the chops from the paper. Dip each flatten potato mixture in the batter and deep-fry until it turns nice golden brown.

Healthy Variations

You can enhance the recipe by adding boiled carrots and spinach for a healthier option. This addition will provide more vitamins and minerals, making the Aloo Cutlets even more nutritious.

Alternative Recipe

Here's another approach to making aloo cutlets. Follow the ingredients and method below:

Boiled potatoes, 34 Peas, optional Roasted peanuts, optional Coriander leaves Corn flour Red chili powder Cheet masala Salt Bread crumbs Oil

Method

Mash the potatoes in a bowl. Optional: Add ground peas and peanuts, coriander leaves, salt, chili powder, chaat masala, and mix well. Make small cutlet or tikkis from the mixture. Cooking Methods:

Deep Fry:

Mix some corn flour and water; keep it medium consistency. Dip the tikkis in this mixture. Cover the dipped tikkis with bread crumbs. Heat oil in a pan and cook the tikkis until golden brown. Place the fried tikkis on a kitchen napkin to soak excess oil.

Shallow Fry:

Cover the tikkis with bread crumbs. Heat a pan and pour about a tbsp. of oil. Allow it to heat for a while. Put the tikkis in the pan and cook them from one side; lightly turn and cook from the other side. Additional oil can be added if required.

Conclusion

With these steps, you can make delicious and crispy Aloo Cutlets. It's a simple process that anyone can follow. Enjoy your homemade Aloo Cutlets with a side of green chutney and tomato ketchup for an excellent snack.