Friday, May 2, 2014

Aloo Pakorian Curry/Aloo Pakodian Curry آلو پکوڑیاں سالن

Aloo Pakorian is a famous besan based curry in Punjab. It is a tasty and low cost dish.


آلو پکوڑیاں سالن

Ingredients:
For Pakorian:
  • Besan 1 cup
  • Red Chillies Powder 1 teaspoon
  • Salt 1/4 teaspoon
  • Cumin powder 1 teaspoon
  • Baking soda 1 pinch
  • Oil for frrying
For Gravy:
  • Oil 1cup
  • Potatoes chopped 2-3
  • Onion chopped 2
  • Tomatoes chopped 2
  • Ginger paste 1 teaspoon
  • Garlic paste 1 teaspoon
  • Salt to taste
  • Red chillies powder 1 teaspoon
  • Haldi 1/2 teaspoon
  • Coriander powder 1 teaspoon
  • Garam Masala 1 teaspoon
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Procedure:
For Pakorian:
  • Mix spices to the besan add little water in portion to make a hard dough.
  • Now make child finger size Pakorian from this dough.
  • Keep aside for 1/2 hour to dry then fry in hot oil.
  • Remove from oil and keep aside.


Pakorian Before Frying In Oil
For Curry:
  • Saute onion in oil, remove and grind and keep aside.
  • Now add ginger garlic and tomatoes to the oil fry for few minutes then add spices except garam masala. Also add grinded onion.
  • Fry till oil separates out, now add fried pakorian , fry for 2 minutes then add 1 glass water and cook on medium flame till  pakorian are tender. 
  • Add potatoes and 2 glass more water and cook on medium flame till potatoes are tender.
  • At last sprinkle garam masala and fresh coriander leaves and simmer.
  • Delicious Aloo pakorian Curry is ready.
  • Serve with Roti.