How long does Aloo Bhaja take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Aloo Bhaja serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Aloo Bhaja vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Aloo Bhaja?

2 Potato, 1 tbsp Mustard Oil, 2 Green Chilli, 1 tsp Salt, 1 tsp Turmeric Powder, 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Aloo Bhaja?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Aloo Bhaja?

About 103 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Aloo Bhaja

Name: Aloo Bhaja
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Bengali
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Mustard Oil; 2 Potato, Batons; 1 tsp Salt; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder

30 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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2 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Potato Fry, Easy Potato Fry · Veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Vegan Low carb Gluten-free Dairy-free

Bengali aloo bhaja, or potato fry: potatoes cooked in mustard oil with mustard seeds, turmeric and red chilli. Mild, serves 3, 30 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Good for: Lunchbox

Ingredients

6 items

3 people

Mustard Oil1 tbsp
Potato, Batons2
Salt1 tsp
Green Chilli, Slit2
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	103kcal	309kcal
Protein	1.5g	4.5g
Carbohydrate	12g	37g
Fat	5.4g	16g
Fibre	1.9g	5.7g
Sugar	0.7g	2.1g

Cookd masalas for potato

Method

1
In a pan over medium heat add mustard oil, and mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add in the potatoes, salt, and saute. Mix well and reduce the heat to the lowest. Cover and let cook until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Mustard OilPotatoSalt
2
Add turmeric and red chilli and saute until the raw smell disappears. Serve hot and enjoy.
Green ChilliTurmeric PowderRed Chilli Powder

Before you start

How long does Aloo Bhaja take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Aloo Bhaja serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Aloo Bhaja vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Aloo Bhaja spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Aloo Bhaja?: 2 Potato, 1 tbsp Mustard Oil, 2 Green Chilli, 1 tsp Salt, 1 tsp Turmeric Powder, 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Aloo Bhaja?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Aloo Bhaja?: About 103 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.