Aloo Fry

Aloo Fry is a popular Indian side dish made with potatoes, aromatic spices, curry leaves, and oil. This crispy and flavorful recipe is especially famous in South Indian and Andhra-style meals, where it is commonly served with rice, dal, sambar, rasam, or chapati. The dish is loved for its simple ingredients, quick preparation, spicy taste, and crunchy texture. With perfectly roasted potatoes and traditional Indian tempering, Aloo Fry becomes a delicious comfort food suitable for lunch, dinner, or even as a snack.

 

Aloo Fry Recipe – Serving Calculator

Prep Time
10 minutes

Cook Time
20 minutes

Total Time
30 minutes

Course
Side Dish

Diet
Vegetarian

Difficulty
Easy

Calories
180–250 kcal

Method
Pan Fry

Aloo Fry is a famous Indian potato side dish made with potatoes, curry leaves, spices and oil.

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Onion Ginger Garlic Paste Coriander Leaves Rice Flour for Crispiness

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Ingredients

Note: Cook on medium flame and stir occasionally for crispy golden aloo fry.

Preparation Steps

1. Wash, peel and cut potatoes into small cubes or thin slices.
2. Boil potatoes for 5–6 minutes until slightly soft. Do not overcook.
3. Drain the water completely and keep aside.
4. Heat oil in a pan.
5. Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.
6. Add cumin seeds, curry leaves and green chillies.
7. Add onion and fry until light golden.
8. Add ginger garlic paste and sauté for 1 minute.
9. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and salt.
10. Add potatoes and mix gently until masala coats well.
11. Fry on medium flame for 10–12 minutes until golden and crispy.
12. Add garam masala and coriander leaves.
13. Serve hot with rice, dal, sambar, curd rice or chapati.

Famous Info

• Popular South Indian and Andhra-style side dish
• Commonly served with rice, dal, rasam and sambar
• Simple, spicy, budget-friendly and quick recipe
• Rice flour gives extra restaurant-style crispiness

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 180–250 kcal | Carbs: 25–35 g | Fat: 8–14 g

 

Aloo Fry is an easy, budget-friendly, and tasty potato recipe that can be prepared within minutes using everyday kitchen ingredients. Its crispy texture and spicy flavor make it a favorite accompaniment for many Indian meals. Whether served with rice varieties, curd rice, sambar, or chapati, this classic potato fry adds extra taste and satisfaction to the plate. By following the simple cooking steps and using the right spices, you can enjoy restaurant-style crispy Aloo Fry at home anytime.