Name: Aalu Chop
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes (boiled and peeled); 1 small onion (finely chopped); 1–2 green chilies (finely chopped); 1 teaspoon grated ginger; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon garam masala; ¼ teaspoon turmeric; ½ teaspoon red chili powder (optional); ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste); 2 tablespoons coriander leaves (chopped); 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 cup gram flour ((besan)); 2 tablespoons rice flour (or cornstarch for extra crispness); ¼ teaspoon turmeric; ¼ teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ¾ cup water; pinch baking soda (optional); oil (for deep-frying)

Aalu Chop

Aalu Chop (also spelled Aloo Chop) is a popular South Asian snack made from spiced mashed potatoes, shaped into small patties or balls, coated—often in a gram-flour (besan) batter—and deep-fried until crisp.

It’s especially common in Bangladesh and eastern India, including West Bengal and Odisha. It is usually served hot with chutney, sliced onions, or tea. Recipes vary by region: some include peas, herbs, chilies, or a breadcrumb coating.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine Asian, Bangladeshi, Indian

Servings servings

Calories 339 kcal

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Ingredients

Potato filling

4 medium potatoes boiled and peeled
1 small onion finely chopped
1–2 green chilies finely chopped
1 teaspoon grated ginger
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garam masala
¼ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon red chili powder optional
½ teaspoon salt or to taste
2 tablespoons coriander leaves chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon oil

Batter

1 cup gram flour (besan)
2 tablespoons rice flour or cornstarch for extra crispness
¼ teaspoon turmeric
¼ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup water
pinch baking soda optional

For frying

oil for deep-frying

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Instructions

Prepare the filling:

Mash the boiled potatoes. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan and sauté the onion, green chilies, and ginger for 2–3 minutes.
Add cumin, turmeric, chili powder, and garam masala. Stir briefly, then add the mashed potatoes and salt.
Cook for 2–3 minutes. Mix in coriander and lemon juice, then let the mixture cool.

Shape:

Divide the potato mixture into 8 portions and form each into a flat, round or oval patty.

Make the batter:

Combine gram flour, rice flour, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add water to make a smooth, thick batter that coats the back of a spoon.

Fry:

Heat oil over medium heat to about 175°C/350°F. Dip each potato patty into the batter, coating it completely, and carefully place it in the oil.
Fry in batches for 3–4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
Serve hot with coriander chutney, tamarind chutney, or tomato ketchup.

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Nutrition

Calories: 339kcal (17%)Carbohydrates: 61g (20%)Protein: 12g (24%)Fat: 6g (9%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 661mg (29%)Potassium: 1202mg (34%)Fiber: 9g (38%)Sugar: 6g (7%)Vitamin A: 145IU (3%)Vitamin C: 45mg (55%)Calcium: 49mg (5%)Iron: 4mg (22%)

Disclaimer

Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

Keyword comfort food, fried, spicy, vegetarian

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