Aloo Tuk is a traditional deep-fried, spicy and crispy snack recipe comes under Sindhi Cuisine, prepared with medium-sized or small-sized potatoes. In this recipe, firstly potatoes are fried and then tossed with the blend of spices. It is basically served as a side dish or evening snack with a cup of tea or coffee. Here is the recipe with some tips and step by step instructions and pictures.
1. Firstly, peel the skin of 10 medium-sized potato and rinse in cold water to remove the starch, which also prevents the potatoes from oxidation.
2. Then cut all the potatoes into half.
3. Again rinse them in cold water to remove extra starch and sprinkle 1/2 tsp salt over them and soak for 5-6 minutes. Adding salt at this point is optional, but this makes potatoes more flavourful and crispy.
4. Next, wipe off the potatoes with a paper kitchen towel or with a clean towel.
5. Deep fry them in medium-hot oil on low-medium flame.
6. Gently stir occasionally, fry until the aloo turns soft from the center and a slight layer on the upper side of potatoes.
7. Drain off the Alu on to kitchen towel to absorb extra oil and cool slightly.
8. Take one piece and place it on the chopping board as shown in the picture.
9. Then using a small bowl/katori, flatten slightly making sure the aloo is in intact.
10. For second frying, gently slid the flatten potato into the hot oil on high flame.
11. When one side is golden and crisp, gently turn over and fry the other side
12. Fry until the aloo turns golden brown and crisp from both the sides. Drain off the alu to remove extra oil. Keep them aside in a plate.
13. To prepare Aloo Tuk, heat a 1 tsp oil or butter in a pan/ kadai and add 1/3 tsp turmeric powder & 1 tsp red chili powder to it. Roast for few seconds on low flame.
14. Then add fried potatoes and 2 tsp coriander powder, 1/3 tsp roasted cumin powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp dry mango powder/ Amchur, 1/2 tsp black salt, salt as per taste and 1 tsp chaat masala to it.
15. Mix them gently or toss the potatoes with masala.
16. Delicious, spicy and crispy Aloo Tuk is ready to serve. Enjoy!
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