๐ฅ๐ฅ Crispy Aloo Pakora (Potato Bajji) โ A Classic Indian Street-Style Snack Made in Just 20 Minutes, Best Enjoyed with Green Chutney & Hot Masala Chai โ๐ฟ
๐ฅ๐ฅ Crispy, golden, and irresistibly delicious! Aloo Pakora, also known as Potato Bajji, is a much-loved Indian snack made with thinly sliced potatoes dipped in a spiced chickpea flour batter and deep-fried to perfection ๐. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, these pakoras are quick to make and incredibly satisfying. Best enjoyed hot with fresh green chutney ๐ฟ and a steaming cup of masala chai โ, theyโre perfect for rainy evenings, tea-time cravings, or a simple comfort snack.
Sonakshi Goswami ๐
2/17/20261 min read


๐ฅ๐ฅ Aloo Pakora (Potato Bajji) is the ultimate Indian comfort snack โ crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and bursting with desi flavours ๐. Thin potato slices are coated in a perfectly spiced gram flour batter made extra flavourful with PIKS spices, then deep-fried till golden and crunchy โจ. Ready in just 20 minutes, these pakoras are a tea-time favourite and taste absolutely heavenly with fresh green chutney ๐ฟ and hot masala chai โ.
๐ฅ๐ฅ Aloo Pakora (Potato Bajji) โ Full Recipe
๐ถ๏ธ Ingredients
2 large potatoes (thinly sliced) ๐ฅ
1 cup besan (chickpea flour)
ยฝ tsp PIKS Turmeric Powder
1 tsp PIKS Red Chilli Powder ๐ถ๏ธ
1 tsp PIKS Coriander Powder
ยฝ tsp PIKS Cumin Powder
ยผ tsp PIKS Garam Masala
Salt to taste
A pinch of hing (asafoetida)
Water (as needed for batter)
Oil for deep frying
๐ฉโ๐ณ Method
1๏ธโฃ Prepare the batter
In a bowl, add besan, PIKS Turmeric, Red Chilli, Coriander, Cumin, Garam Masala, salt, and hing ๐ถ๏ธโจ. Add water gradually and whisk to make a smooth, thick batter.
2๏ธโฃ Heat the oil
Heat oil in a deep pan on medium flame. Oil should be hot but not smoking ๐ฅ.
3๏ธโฃ Coat the potatoes
Dip potato slices into the batter, coating them evenly ๐ฅ.
4๏ธโฃ Fry till crispy
Gently slide the coated slices into hot oil. Fry in batches until golden and crisp, turning occasionally ๐๐ฅ.
5๏ธโฃ Drain & serve
Remove pakoras and drain on kitchen paper. Sprinkle a little chaat masala if desired โจ.
๐ฟ Serving Suggestion
Serve hot Aloo Pakoras with green chutney, tamarind chutney, and a cup of masala chai โ for the perfect tea-time treat ๐.
๐ก Tip: Slice potatoes thin and evenly for extra crisp pakoras every time ๐ฅ๐ฅ.
Thank You๐
