Popular Indian snack, Aloo Tuk! It’s crispy, crunchy and spicy. Usually potatoes are deep fried but I air fried them, you can deep dry as well!
Also try: Crispy Pesto Potato, Crispy Smashed Potato Chaat, Mini Tomato Tarts or Paneer Orange Salad.
Course: Starters or Snacks
Cuisine: Indian
Time: Preparation – 10 mins, Boiling – 15 mins, Air-Frying – 15 mins, Total – 40 mins.
Servings: 2.
Ingredients:
- Baby Potatoes – 10
- Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder – 1 tsp
- Dried Red Chilli – 1-2 (optional)
- Coriander Powder – 1/2 tsp
- Dry Mango Powder – 1/2 tsp
- Black Salt – 1/4 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Lemon juice as per taste
- Oil – 1 tsp
- Water to boil the potatoes.
How to make Aloo Tuk:
- Thoroughly wash the baby potatoes. Add them to a saucepan along with salt and water, cook until easily pierced with a fork. Don’t over do it
- Drain and let them cool until they can be handled safely. Peel and keep aside
- Spray some oil in air fryer and place the potatoes. Cook on 400 F for about 7-8 mins
- Take them out and carefully press them down until they’re about 1/2 inch thick
- Place them in the air fryer again and cook for another 5-6 mins or until golden and crisp, flip them in between. Keep aside
- Heat oil in a pan. Add dried red chilli and saute for a few seconds
- Turn the flame to low and add kashmiri red chilli powder, coriander powder, dry mango powder, black salt and salt. Saute for a few seconds or until fragrant
- Add the smashed potatoes and toss them well. Your Aloo Tuk is ready, squeeze some lemon juice and enjoy!
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