Aloo Bhaja Recipe | Bengali-style Fried Potato Recipe | Potato Fry Recipe

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Aloo bhaja is a popular Bengali recipe that is prepared as a side dish in every Bengali household and is a part of their everyday meals. The aloo bhaja is simply potato fries, the main difference being, the aloo bhaja fried in mustard oil.

The Bengali-style aloo bhaja is very appetizing and is an all-time favourite among the children. Since it is fried in mustard oil, it has a strong pungent smell. Though salt and turmeric powder being the only spice, the aloo bhaja is very delicious and is always on high demand in every household.

Aloo bhaja goes well with dal and rice but can also be served as a starter during the meal. This authentic recipe is a true delicacy and is simple and quick to prepare this at home. Hence, continue reading the step-by-step procedure with images and also watch the video to know how to prepare aloo bhaja at home.

ALOO BHAJA VIDEO RECIPE

ALOO BHAJA RECIPE | BENGALI STYLE FRIED POTATO RECIPE | POTATO FRY RECIPE | BENGALI-STYLE ALOO BHAJA RECIPE

Aloo Bhaja Recipe | Bengali Style Fried Potato Recipe | Potato Fry Recipe | Deep-fried Potato Recipe | Bengali-style Aloo Bhaja Recipe

Prep Time

15 Mins

Cook Time

5M

Total Time

20 Mins

Recipe By: Meena Bhandari

Recipe Type: Side dish

Serves: 2

Ingredients

• Potatoes - 3

  Salt - 1 tbsp

  Turmeric powder - 1 tbsp

  Mustard oil - for frying

How to Prepare

• 1. Peel the skin of the potatoes.

  2. Cut them into thin circular pieces.

  3. Further cut them into thin vertical strips.

  4. Transfer into a bowl.

  5. Add salt and turmeric powder.

  6. Mix well and allow it to marinate for 10 minutes.

  7. Add mustard oil in a pan for frying.

  8. Once it is smoking hot, add the potato pieces.

  9. Fry them for 1-2 minutes until they turn golden brown.

  10. Remove from the oil and serve hot.

Instructions

• 1. Make sure the mustard oil is smoking hot before frying the potato.
• 2. The potato can be shredded or grated instead of being cut.

Nutritional Information

• Serving Size - 1 serving
• Calories - 169.34 cal
• Fat - 7.8 g
• Protein - 3.95 g
• Carbohydrates - 39.3 g
• Sugar - 2.3 g
• Fibre - 5.97 g

STEP BY STEP - HOW TO MAKE ALOO BHAJA

1. Peel the skin of the potatoes.

2. Cut them into thin circular pieces.

3. Further cut them into thin vertical strips.

4. Transfer into a bowl.

5. Add salt and turmeric powder.

6. Mix well and allow it to marinate for 10 minutes.

7. Add mustard oil in a pan for frying.

8. Once it is smoking hot, add the potato pieces.

9. Fry them for 1-2 minutes until they turn golden brown.

10. Remove from the oil and serve hot.