How to make Methi Aloo Bhujiya -

Bhujiya is a crisp, deep-fried savoury that look like sev and is very addictive. Legend has it that it originated in Bikaner but now it is made all over India. With the addition of different masalas or vegetables, the flavour may vary but the taste remains irresistible

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Main Ingredients : Dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi) (कसूरी मेथी ), Potatoes (आलू)

Cuisine : Rajasthani, Indian

Course : Snacks and Starters


Methi Aloo Bhujiya

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You can’t eat breakfast at night or dinner in the afternoon – but snacks? that you can eat anytime of the day! Along with tea, after school or at a birthday party – snacks are every foodie’s ultimate favourite. Healthy snacking is the best way to satisfy your munchies without the worry of to many added calories.

Prep Time : 26-30 minutes

Cook time : 26-30 minutes

Serve : 4

Level Of Cooking : Easy

Taste : Spicy

Ingredients for Methi Aloo Bhujiya Recipe

  • Dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi) , roasted and crushed coarsely

  • Potatoes , boiled, peeled and grated 5-6 medium

  • Gram flour (besan) 4 cups

  • Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon

  • Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon

  • Asafoetida 1/2 teaspoon

  • Salt to taste

  • Oil for deep f for greasing

Method

Step 1

Take the mashed potatoes in a mixing bowl, add garam masala powder, red chilli powder, asafoetida, salt, dried fenugreek leaves and gram flour and knead into soft dough. Heat sufficient oil in kadai.

Step 2

Fill a small portion of the mixture into a greased chakli press fitted with sev attachment, press out bhujiyas directly into hot oil and deep-fry, on medium heat, till golden. Drain on absorbent paper and set aside to cool down to room temperature.

Step 3

Crush and serve or store in an air-tight container.

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