Lahori Style Potato Pancake

Ingredients

In this adaptation, we infuse the traditional French potato pancake with Lahori flavors. The original recipe is enhanced with a blend of Lahori spices, such as cumin, coriander, and red chili powder, to create a unique taste profile. Additionally, the cooking technique is modified to achieve a crispier texture, which is preferred in Lahori cuisine. We alse have the original recipe for Crique ardéchoise, so you can check it out.

• 4 large potatoes, peeled and grated 4 large potatoes, peeled and grated
• 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste Salt to taste
• Vegetable oil for frying Vegetable oil for frying

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 250 kcal / 1046 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 10g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 35g, 2g
• Protein: 4g
• Fiber: 4g
• Salt: 1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, chopped onion, green chilies, coriander leaves, cumin seeds, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.
2. 2.
   Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
3. 3.
   Take a handful of the potato mixture and shape it into a flat pancake. Gently place it in the hot oil.
4. 4.
   Fry the pancake until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
5. 5.
   Once cooked, remove the pancakes from the pan and drain excess oil on a paper towel.
6. 6.
   Serve the Lahori Style Potato Pancakes hot with mint chutney or yogurt.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Potatoes — Make sure to squeeze out any excess moisture from the grated potatoes to achieve a crispier texture.
• Cumin seeds — Toasting the cumin seeds before adding them to the mixture will enhance their flavor.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra kick of flavor, add a pinch of garam masala to the potato mixture.
• Serve the pancakes immediately after frying to maintain their crispiness.
• Experiment with different herbs and spices to customize the flavor according to your preference.
• If you prefer a spicier version, increase the amount of red chili powder or add finely chopped green chilies.
• To make the pancakes healthier, you can bake them in the oven instead of frying.

Serving advice

Serve the Lahori Style Potato Pancakes as a breakfast dish with a side of mint chutney or yogurt. They can also be enjoyed as a side dish with any Lahori meal.

Presentation advice

Arrange the golden-brown pancakes on a platter and garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve them alongside a bowl of mint chutney or yogurt for dipping.