What is Aloo Bhujia

**Aloo Bhujia** is a popular Indian snack made from **gram flour (besan)** and **mashed potatoes (aloo)**, seasoned with a variety of spices and deep-fried into thin, crispy strands. It's part of the *namkeen* (savory snacks) category and is widely enjoyed across India and in Indian communities around the world.

### Key Characteristics:

* **Crispy texture**: Thanks to deep frying.

* **Spicy and tangy flavor**: Often includes ingredients like chili powder, black salt, amchur (dry mango powder), and ajwain (carom seeds).

* **Bright yellow color**: Often from turmeric and besan.

### Ingredients Typically Include:

* Boiled and mashed potatoes

* Gram flour (besan)

* Salt, red chili powder, turmeric

* Asafoetida (hing)

* Carom seeds (ajwain)

* Oil (for frying)

### How It's Made:

1. **Mix** mashed potatoes with gram flour and spices to form a dough.

2. **Press** the dough through a sev maker or a noodle press with fine holes.

3. **Fry** the strands in hot oil until golden and crispy.

4. **Cool and store** in an airtight container.

### Common Uses:

* **Snack on its own**

* **Topping** for chaat (like bhel puri or sev puri)

* **Side dish** with tea

* **Garnish** on salads or yogurt dishes for added crunch

Brands like **Haldiram’s** and **Bikaji** are famous for their packaged versions of aloo bhujia.

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