Aloo Pitika (assamese Style Potato Fritters)
Aloo Pitika is a popular dish from Assamese cuisine, made with mashed potatoes and a few simple ingredients. It is a delicious and comforting snack that can be enjoyed with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons mustard oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, chopped onion, green chilies, mustard oil, and salt.
- Mix everything together until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into small round fritters.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Gently place the fritters in the hot oil and fry until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Remove the fritters from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Serve the Aloo Pitika hot with your favorite chutney or sauce.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 7g
Supplies
Mixing bowl Frying pan Spatula
Tools
Knife Cutting board Masher
Serving suggestions
Aloo Pitika can be served as a snack with a cup of hot tea or as a side dish with rice and dal.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of turmeric or cumin powder to the potato mixture before shaping the fritters.
Cost
$5