Pakistani Batter-Fried Potatoes

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A different way to eat your potatoes! The batter makes your ordinary spuds spicy and delicious for a Pakistani-style snack. Try this with sliced eggplant as well!

Submitted by DarkAngel
Published on April 3, 2019
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

  • 1 ½ cups gram flour (chickpea flour)

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds

  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ cup lukewarm water, or as needed

  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Whisk gram flour, salt, cayenne pepper, cumin seeds, and baking powder together in a bowl. Stir lukewarm water into flour mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, until batter has a thick pancake-batter consistency.

  3. Dip potato slices in batter until well-coated.

  4. Working in batches, cook coated potatoes in hot oil, turning once, until golden and crispy, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a paper-towel lined plate to drain.

Nutrition:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the batter ingredients. The actual amount of the batter consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

305 Calories
12g Fat
43g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 305
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Sodium 318mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 7g 15%
Vitamin C 37mg 41%
Calcium 51mg 4%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 786mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.