Potato Bites – Crispy Potato & Besan Fritters

Grated potato, besan (gram flour) and a little spice, fried in small spoonfuls – crisp, quick and perfect with evening tea.

Tips from the Ruchippura kitchen

• Squeeze excess water from the grated potato for crispier bites.
• Fry small spoonfuls so they cook through.

Lakshmidevi Nair

Potato Bites (Crispy Potato & Besan Fritters)

Crispy potato bites made with grated potato, egg and besan, spiced with chilli and asafoetida and fried in small spoonfuls. Ready in 20 minutes.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4 people

Course: Snack

Cuisine: Kerala

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup potato peeled and grated
• 1 egg
• 1 cup besan gram flour
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp asafoetida powder
• 1 tbsp coriander leaves chopped
• salt to taste
• 2 cups oil for frying

Method

 

1. Mix all the ingredients with a little water and leave for a few minutes.
2. Heat the oil and fry small spoonfuls of the mixture until golden.
3. Serve with evening tea.