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Aloo Bhaja Recipe | Bengali-style Fried Potato Recipe | Potato Fry Recipe

Aloo bhaja is an authentic Bengali side dish that is prepared as a part of regular meals in most households. Here is a video recipe. Read and follow the step-by-step procedure with images.

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Aloo bhaja is a popular Bengali recipe that is prepared as a side dish in every Bengali household and is a part of their everyday meals. The aloo bhaja is simply potato fries, the main difference being, the aloo bhaja fried in mustard oil.

The Bengali-style aloo bhaja is very appetizing and is an all-time favourite among the children. Since it is fried in mustard oil, it has a strong pungent smell. Though salt and turmeric powder being the only spice, the aloo bhaja is very delicious and is always on high demand in every household.

Aloo bhaja goes well with dal and rice but can also be served as a starter during the meal. This authentic recipe is a true delicacy and is simple and quick to prepare this at home. Hence, continue reading the step-by-step procedure with images and also watch the video to know how to prepare aloo bhaja at home.

ALOO BHAJA VIDEO RECIPE

aloo bhaja recipe

ALOO BHAJA RECIPE | BENGALI STYLE FRIED POTATO RECIPE | POTATO FRY RECIPE | BENGALI-STYLE ALOO BHAJA RECIPE
Aloo Bhaja Recipe | Bengali Style Fried Potato Recipe | Potato Fry Recipe | Deep-fried Potato Recipe | Bengali-style Aloo Bhaja Recipe
Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
5M
Total Time
20 Mins

Recipe By: Meena Bhandari

Recipe Type: Side dish

Serves: 2

Ingredients
  • Potatoes - 3

    Salt - 1 tbsp

    Turmeric powder - 1 tbsp

    Mustard oil - for frying

How to Prepare
  • 1. Peel the skin of the potatoes.

    2. Cut them into thin circular pieces.

    3. Further cut them into thin vertical strips.

    4. Transfer into a bowl.

    5. Add salt and turmeric powder.

    6. Mix well and allow it to marinate for 10 minutes.

    7. Add mustard oil in a pan for frying.

    8. Once it is smoking hot, add the potato pieces.

    9. Fry them for 1-2 minutes until they turn golden brown.

    10. Remove from the oil and serve hot.

Instructions
  • 1. Make sure the mustard oil is smoking hot before frying the potato.
  • 2. The potato can be shredded or grated instead of being cut.
Nutritional Information
  • Serving Size - 1 serving
  • Calories - 169.34 cal
  • Fat - 7.8 g
  • Protein - 3.95 g
  • Carbohydrates - 39.3 g
  • Sugar - 2.3 g
  • Fibre - 5.97 g

STEP BY STEP - HOW TO MAKE ALOO BHAJA

1. Peel the skin of the potatoes.

aloo bhaja recipe

2. Cut them into thin circular pieces.

aloo bhaja recipe

3. Further cut them into thin vertical strips.

aloo bhaja recipe

4. Transfer into a bowl.

aloo bhaja recipe

5. Add salt and turmeric powder.

aloo bhaja recipe

aloo bhaja recipe

6. Mix well and allow it to marinate for 10 minutes.

aloo bhaja recipe

aloo bhaja recipe

7. Add mustard oil in a pan for frying.

aloo bhaja recipe

8. Once it is smoking hot, add the potato pieces.

aloo bhaja recipe

9. Fry them for 1-2 minutes until they turn golden brown.

aloo bhaja recipe

10. Remove from the oil and serve hot.

aloo bhaja recipe

aloo bhaja recipe

aloo bhaja recipe

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