Step 1

In a bowl take all the dry ingredients – besan, rice flour, carom seeds, red chili powder, garam masala powder, asafoetida (hing), baking soda (optional) and salt as required.

Step 2

Mix well all the dry ingredients with water. Check the seasoning and add more if required.

Step 3

Peel and slice the potatoes thinly in rounds.

Step 4

Heat oil for frying in a kadai or pan. Dip each potato slice in the batter and place it gently in hot oil.

Step 5

Do these for some 5-6 potato slices each time. Fry till golden and crisp.

Step 6

Drain the pakora on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 7

Finish off the remaining aloo pakora this way in batches.

Step 8

Serve aloo pakora hot sprinkled with some chaat masala powder.

Step 9

You can also serve them with chutney or tomato sauce accompanied with slices of bread or buns.