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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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
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.
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