Aloo Puff Recipe - OpenCookbook

Step-by-step

firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and splutter 1 tsp cumin.

add ½ onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute until the onions soften.

now add 1 carrot, 1 capsicum and saute for a minute.

also add ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp garam masala, ½ tsp coriander powder and ½ tsp salt.

saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.

further, add 4 potatoes and mix well.

mash the potato smooth until it is well combined with the spices.

also, add 2 tbsp coriander and mix well. the potato stuffing is ready.

firstly, in a large bowl take 3 cup of wheat flour and ½ tsp salt. mix well.
add 2 tbsp hot oil and mix well. adding hot oil gives nice crispiness to the puff.
crumble and mix forming a moist flour.
now add water as required and start to knead the dough.
knead to a smooth and tight dough.
cover and rest for 20 minutes.

after the dough has rested for 20 minutes, knead slightly and pinch a ball sized dough.
dust with wheat flour and roll to slightly thick thickness.
cut into a rectangle shape using a cookie cutter or knife.
now place a small ball sized aloo stuffing in the centre.
fold into half and press with fingers to seal.
also using a fork to seal the sides tightly. if you feel the dough is not sticking, then you can rub few drops of water.
now deep fry in hot oil keeping the flame on low.
stir occasionally, and fry on low flame until the puff turns golden brown and crisp.
drain off over kitchen towel to absorb excess oil.
finally, enjoy aloo puff with tomato sauce as evening tea-time snacks.

firstly, make sure to knead the dough tight else the puff will absorb oil.
also, fry on low flame, else the outer layer will be crisp but the inner will be soft.
additionally, you can vary the stuffing by adding cheese along with potatoes.
finally, aloo puff recipe or aloo patties puff recipe tastes great when prepared crispy.