Aloo Kurkure Video by Tarla Dalal

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Poha coated potato and mint flavoured starter. This couldn't be easier.

Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 10 mins
Makes 6 kurkures

Ingredients

1 cup boiled , peeled and mashed potatoes
1/2 cup chopped mint leaves (phudina)
1/2 tbsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp roasted cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1/2 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste
1/3 cup plain flour (maida)
1/3 cup beaten rice (poha) , coarsely ground
oil for deep-frying

For Serving

sweet and sour sauce

Method

1. Combine the potatoes, mint leaves, green chillies, cumin seeds powder, lemon juice and salt in a bowl and mix well.
2. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape them into round balls. Keep aside.
3. Combine the plain flour with a little water to make a thick and smooth paste and keep aside.
4. Dip each potato ball in the flour paste and then roll in powdered rice flakes till they are evenly coated from all the sides.
5. Heat the oil in a kadhai and deep-fry the potato balls a few at a time till they are golden brown in colour from all sides. Drain on absorbent paper.
6. Serve hot with sweet and sour sauce.

Recipe Source: Aloo Kurkure by Tarla Dalal