Aloo Chop - Indian Spiced Potato Fritters

Ingredients

Potatoes

4 large, boiled and mashed

Onion

1 medium, finely chopped

Green chili

2, finely chopped

Ginger

1 inch piece, grated

Coriander leaves

1/4 cup, finely chopped

Cumin powder

1 teaspoon

Coriander powder

1 teaspoon

Red chili powder

1/2 teaspoon

Turmeric powder

1/2 teaspoon

Salt

to taste

Breadcrumbs

1 cup

Oil

for deep frying

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, finely chopped onion, green chili, grated ginger, chopped coriander leaves, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed in the potato mash and the mixture is smooth.
2. Take a small portion of the potato mixture in your hands and shape it into a round or oval-shaped chop. The size should be about that of a small lemon.
3. Roll the chop in the breadcrumbs, making sure it is evenly coated on all sides. This will give the aloo chop a crispy exterior.
4. Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. The oil should be hot enough that a small piece of the potato mixture sizzles immediately upon being dropped in.
5. Carefully place the breadcrumb-coated potato chop into the hot oil and fry until it turns golden brown and crispy on all sides. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
6. Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried aloo chop from the oil and drain excess oil on a paper towel.
7. Serve hot with your choice of ketchup or chutney. Mint chutney or tamarind chutney are popular choices.