Aloo Pitha (spiced Potato Pancakes)
Aloo Pitha, also known as Spiced Potato Pancakes, is a popular Bangladeshi snack that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It's a delicious and savory dish that can be enjoyed on its own or with a side of chutney or yogurt.
Ingredients
- 2 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 cup rice flour
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix the mashed potatoes, chopped onion, green chilies, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, rice flour, and salt in a bowl to form a dough.
- Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into flat round pancakes.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the pancakes until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove the pancakes from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Serve the Aloo Pitha hot with your favorite chutney or yogurt.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Frying pan Spatula Mixing bowl
Tools
Knife Cutting board Masher
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Aloo Pitha can be served with tamarind chutney, mint chutney, or plain yogurt.
Tips & tricks
Tips: Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the pancakes to ensure they turn out crispy.
Cost
$5