Description
A highly popular street food and Iftar snack. Spiced mashed potato patties dipped in a thin gram flour (besan) batter and deep-fried until golden.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Potatoes
- Besan(Gram flour)
- Cumin powder
- Coriander leaves
- Red onion
Instructions
- Mix mashed potatoes with fried onions/spices, form flat patties.
- Make thin batter with besan/water.
- Dip and deep-fry crispy.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Cumin powder、Coriander
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Croquette, Curry powder
Pairing
Muri (Puffed rice) / Chai
Trivia
Lacks panko breadcrumbs, giving it a thin, yellow crust. Piled high at street stalls for Iftar during Ramadan.
Eating tips & etiquette
Sprinkle a little black salt (Bit Nun) on the freshly fried chop and bite in. The nutty besan crust and fluffy spicy potato are a perfect match.
Allergen
Soy (Besan)