Bengali Aloo Bhaja(Crispy Potato fry)

Ingredients :

Potatoes, peeled............................................5,large

Refined Sunflower Oil....................................1 cup                               

Salt...............................................................as per taste

Turmeric Powder..........................................1/2 tsp

Method :

1)Grate the potatoes with a grater to make really fine, Aloo Bhaja, called Jhiri Jhri Aloo Bhaja in Bengali. 

2)Keep soaked in water. Heat oil in a deep wok. Remove potatoes from water, lightly squeeze the grated potatoes with your palm to take out the extra water and put in a bowl.

3)Mix salt and turmeric powder .

4)Add the potatoes into hot oil, little by little and stir continuously till they start to turn crisp and golden in colour. Stirring will ensure even cooking.

Drain on an absorbent paper tissue.

5)Serve hot.

We Bengali's have it with  Bhaat(Plain Rice), Dal(Lentils) and any vegetable dish.

This Aloo Bhaja is a favourite at all important ceremonies and functions like Weddings and  Puja's.