Flour Potato Bites Snacks

Flour potato bites snacks, also known as potato fritters or potato pakoras, are crispy and flavorful treats made from a batter of potatoes and flour. They are commonly enjoyed as snacks or appetizers in many cuisines.

Ingredients:

• 2 large potatoes
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch or rice flour (optional, for extra crispiness)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to your desired level of spiciness)
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (coriander leaves)
• Oil for deep frying

Instructions:

1. Peel and grate the potatoes using a grater. Squeeze out any excess moisture from the grated potatoes using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Place the grated potatoes in a mixing bowl.
2. In the same bowl, add all-purpose flour, cornstarch or rice flour (if using), baking powder, salt, turmeric powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, garam masala (if using), and chopped cilantro. Mix everything well to combine into a thick batter.
3. Heat oil in a deep pan or pot for deep frying. Make sure there is enough oil to completely submerge the potato bites.
4. Once the oil is hot, drop small portions of the potato batter into the oil using a spoon or your hands. You can shape them into small round or oval shapes, or simply drop spoonfuls for a more rustic look.
5. Fry the potato bites in batches, flipping them occasionally, until they turn golden brown and crispy. This should take about 4-5 minutes per batch.
6. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove the fried potato bites from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
7. Repeat the frying process with the remaining potato batter until all the potato bites are cooked.
8. Serve the flour potato bites snacks hot as a snack or appetizer. They are delicious on their own or can be enjoyed with ketchup, chutney, or a yogurt-based dip.

These flour potato bites snacks are crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside, making them a delightful snack for any occasion. Enjoy their savory goodness!