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Bengali Aloo Bhaja
A wholesome Indian recipe crafted for health-conscious eating: nutritious, delicious, and easy to make at home.
⏱10 minsPrep Time
🔥15 minsCook Time
⏰25 minsTotal Time
👥3Serves
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Thin potato slices fried golden with turmeric and salt — the Bengali bhaja that completes dal-bhaat, done with less oil.
Ingredients
How to Make It
1
Toss slices with turmeric and salt.
2
Shallow-fry in hot mustard oil until crisp edges.
3
Drain on paper; serve hot.
Nutrition per serving
190kcal
Protein3g
Carbohydrates24g
Fat9g
Fibre2g
* Approximate values per serving
Health Benefits
Side dish energy — keep portions small beside dal-rice. Shallow fry beats deep bath oil.
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Pro Tips
- →Dry slices well.
- →Don’t overcrowd pan.
- →Mustard oil for authentic flavour.
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Variations
- 1Beguni-style batter skip for lighter.
- 2Air-fry with oil spray.
Frequently Asked Questions
Oil not hot enough or crowded pan.
Dal, rice and begun bhaja nights.
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