Potato Bajji ( Aloo Pakoras )

Crunchy , spicy potato slices

Serves : Three
Time required : 20 minutes

Ingredients

4 medium ? sized potatoes, peeled and cut into thick slices
50 g gram flour
1 tablespoon ( 15g ) rice four
½ teaspoon salt or to taste
1 ½ teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
½ teaspoon chilli powder
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
¼ teaspoon asafoetida ( hing )
Water for mixing ( approximately 50 ml )
Oil for deep frying

Method

Mix all the dry ingredients in large bowl. Add enough water to mix to a thick paste. Keep aside for 15 minutes. Dip the potato slices in the gram flour paste till they are fully coated with it. Heat oil in a kadai and deep fry the potato slices in a single layer till golden brown and done on both sides. Drain on an absorbent paper. Serve with chutney / tomato sauce as a cocktail snack or a starter.