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Street Food Style Aloor Chop | Battered Fried Potato Balls

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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 chops
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 lb potatoes (boiled in heavily salted water)
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1/2 tsp gorom mosholla/garam masala
  • 1/4 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/4 tsp coriander powder
  • light dash ground black pepper
  • 1/8 cup corn starch
  • 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1 tsp mustard oil
  • 2-3 green chilis (finely sliced)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
Batter
  • 1 cup besan (gram flour)
  • 3 tbsp corn starch or rice flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp ginger paste (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic paste (optional)
  • 1/2-1/3 cup ice cold water (+/- few tablespoons as needed)

Method
 

  1. Wash your potatoes, then put them in a small pot, fill water to about an inch above the potatoes, add in salt, set heat to medium and start boiling.
Batter
  1. Sift your besan and corn starch to get rid of any lumps, then add in the rest of your ingredients (except water)
  2. Pour in chilled water bit by bit and whisk until you get to a thick-ish consistency. Then let it rest for 20 minutes while you prep the filling.
Filling
  1. Insert a fork into your potato to check if they're tender. The fork should go in fully without much resistance. Do not overboil.
  2. Peel the potatoes while they're still hot, then put them in a bowl and mash.
  3. Add in the rest of your ingredients, mash everything together very well.
  4. Give it a taste and add more salt if needed. Mix well.
Forming the patties
  1. Then use a quarter cup scoop to portion out your chops
  2. Form balls in the palm of your hand, then flatten to make the patties.
Frying
  1. Heat your oil on medium high. Check if it’s hot enough by dropping in some batter. It should drop and float up in a second.
  2. Place your patties in the batter one by one, flip and cover all sides
  3. Wipe off the excess on the side of the bowl, and gently place them into the oil. You can use your hands or a fork for this.
  4. Flip them over as soon as possible, then let them fry for just a few minutes, until nice and golden brown on both sides, flipping a couple times as needed.
  5. Strain on a wire rack or some paper towels, and serve while they're still hot and crispy!