Spicy Potato Fritters (Bujia) Recipe

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Spicy Potato Fritters (Bujia)
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Ingredients
15
Count
Nutrition
345
Calories
Total time
60
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. For the batter: Combine dry ingredients in a bowl, add the water, and mix with a spoon until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  2. For the potato fritters: Roast the mustard seeds in a dry pan until they turn gray, become aromatic, and begin to pop. (This will happen quickly.) Lower the heat, add the cumin seeds, and roast until brown, being careful not to burn them, about 2 minutes. Add the clarified butter and crushed neem leaves, and cook until lightly brown. Add the onions and cook 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and turmeric, remove from heat, and stir in the cilantro, serrano chile, salt, and pepper.
  3. Meanwhile, cook the potatoes in salted water until soft. Drain and cool. Coarsely grate the potatoes and mix gently with the onion and spice mixture. Adjust seasoning.
  4. To form the fritters, press some mixture tightly between your palms into half dollar rounds. (They can be held in the refrigerator a few hours.)
  5. To cook: Heat the oil in a large saucepan to 350 degrees F. Dip the potato fritter rounds into the batter and drop them into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown on all sides, about 2 minutes total. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with Mint and Cilantro Chutney and Yogurt Sauce for dipping. Fritters can be made early in the day and reheated.
  6. Mint and Cilantro Chutney:
  7. 3 bunches cilantro, stems trimmed and finely chopped
  8. 1 small bunch fresh mint, leaves only, finely chopped
  9. 2 garlic cloves, minced
  10. 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
  11. 1 to 2 serrano chiles, with seeds, finely chopped
  12. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  13. 1 small lemon, juiced
  14. 1/2 tablespoon peanut oil
  15. Mix the ingredients in a bowl. Turn out onto a board and chop until a paste is formed.
  16. Yield: 1 3/4 cups
  17. Yogurt Sauce:
  18. 3 tablespoons peanut oil
  19. 2 teaspoons black or yellow mustard seeds
  20. 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  21. 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  22. 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  23. 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  24. 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  25. 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  26. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  27. 1 pint plain yogurt
  28. Have ingredients measured and nearby before beginning. Heat the oil in a small skillet over high heat. Add the mustard seeds. (They will begin popping immediately so have a cover close at hand for escaping seeds.) Cook until popping stops.
  29. Lower the heat, add the cumin seeds, and cook until they turn golden, about 1 minute. Stir in the garlic for 10 seconds, then the ginger for 10 seconds more, and remove from the heat. Stir in the turmeric, paprika, pepper flakes, and salt. Mix the spices and yogurt together in a bowl. Chill before serving.
  30. Yield: 2 cups
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 344.99 Kcal (1444 kJ)
Calories from fat 119.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.29g 20%
Cholesterol 9.47mg 3%
Sodium 287.77mg 12%
Potassium 1019.32mg 22%
Total Carbs 50.44g 17%
Sugars 1.82g 7%
Dietary Fiber 5.25g 21%
Protein 5.92g 12%
Vitamin C 13.5mg 22%
Iron 2.4mg 14%
Calcium 47.4mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 178.08 Kcal (746 kJ)
Calories from fat 61.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.86g 20%
Cholesterol 4.89mg 3%
Sodium 148.55mg 12%
Potassium 526.17mg 22%
Total Carbs 26.04g 17%
Sugars 0.94g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2.71g 21%
Protein 3.06g 12%
Vitamin C 6.9mg 22%
Iron 1.3mg 14%
Calcium 24.5mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.2
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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