Khopra Patties
Veg
Contains dairy
A delicious snack made from mashed potatoes filled with a spicy coconut filling, deep-fried to a golden brown. A popular street food in Indore.
Cuisines
Malwi
Best for
Snacks
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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2 cups | Potato , boiled and mashed |
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1 cup | Coconut , fresh grated |
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2 tablespoons | Peanut , roasted, coarsely ground |
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1 tablespoon | Raisin |
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1 tablespoon | Sugar |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Garam masala |
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1 teaspoon | Amchur , dried mango powder |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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2 tablespoons | Cornflour |
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— | Oil , for frying |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , finely chopped |
Instructions
- 1 In a bowl, combine the grated coconut, roasted peanuts, raisins, sugar, cumin seeds, red chili powder, garam masala, amchur, and salt. Mix well to create the filling.
- 2 Divide the mashed potatoes into equal portions and flatten each portion into a small disc.
- 3 Place a small amount of the coconut filling in the center of each potato disc.
- 4 Gently fold the edges of the potato disc over the filling and shape it into a ball or patty.
- 5 Repeat the process with the remaining potato and filling.
- 6 In a separate bowl, mix cornflour with a little water to create a smooth batter.
- 7 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- 8 Dip each patty into the cornflour batter, ensuring it is coated evenly.
- 9 Carefully place the patties into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- 10 Remove the patties from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- 11 Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.
Tips
For a richer taste, add a pinch of saffron to the filling mixture.