Easy Spiced Potato Fritters

Ingredients

• 2 piecesLarge potatoes
• 0.5 pieceSmall red onion
• 1 pieceGreen chili
• 2 tablespoonsFresh cilantro
• 0.3 cupAll-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoonGround turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoonGround cumin
• 0.5 teaspoonGround coriander
• 0.3 teaspoonRed chili powder
• 0.3 teaspoonGaram masala
• 1 teaspoonSalt
• 2 cupsVegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash and peel the potatoes. Using a box grater, grate the potatoes into a large bowl. Squeeze out as much excess water from the grated potatoes as possible using your hands or a clean kitchen towel. This step is crucial for crispy fritters.

   ⏱ 5 min
2. 2

   Finely chop the half red onion, green chili (remove seeds for less heat if preferred), and fresh cilantro. Add them to the bowl with the grated potatoes.

   ⏱ 3 min
3. 3

   Add the all-purpose flour, ground turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt to the potato mixture. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined. The mixture should hold together when pressed.

   ⏱ 3 min
4. 4

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. To test if the oil is hot enough, drop a tiny piece of the mixture into it; it should sizzle immediately.

   ⏱ 2 min
5. 5

   Once the oil is hot, take small portions of the potato mixture (about 2 tablespoons each) and flatten them slightly into disc or patty shapes. Carefully place them into the hot oil, without overcrowding the pan.

   ⏱ 4 min
6. 6

   Fry the fritters for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Flip them gently to ensure even cooking.

   ⏱ 12 min
7. 7

   Remove the fried fritters from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining mixture.

   ⏱ 1 min
8. 8

   Serve the Easy Spiced Potato Fritters hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as mint chutney, tamarind chutney, or even a simple ketchup.

   ⏱ 1 min