Jhuri Aloo Bhaja
Crispy fried traditional Bengali potatoes.
Prep time 60 mins
Cook time 20 mins
Serves 2
CuisineBengali
CourseSnacks
DifficultyMedium
DietaryVegetarian
Main Ingredients PotatoJhuri Aloo Bhaja is a must have during any Pujas. During the Durga Puja which is a famous Bengali festival this Jhuri Aloo Bhaja is served as a side dish with rice and lentils. This requires only one main ingredient that is potato but yet has a trick to it. If not done properly , the potatoes will form a lump and you will not get the fine fried potatoes.
Jhuri Aloo Bhaja Ingredients
Steps
- Grate the potatoes on top of the big bowl of water so that they fall directly into the water.
- Drain and again fill the bowl with water.
- Let it soak for about an hour minimum.
- Once done, squeeze out the excess water out of the potatoes.
- Make sure you squeeze properly or else it may turn lumpy while frying.
- Heat up sufficient oil till it reaches smoking point.
- Lower the heat and add the potatoes.
- As soon as you add the squeezed potatoes , take a spatula and mix the potatoes the separate each grated potato.
- Let it cook till it turns golden brown.
- Remove onto an absorbent paper.
- Sprinkle salt and mix well.
- Store it in a an airtight container.
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