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Crispy, golden-fried bread rolls with a savory, spiced potato filling. This popular Indian tea-time snack is wonderfully crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect with a side of tangy chutney.
Prepare the Potato Filling
Assemble the Bread Rolls
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Crispy, golden-fried bread rolls with a savory, spiced potato filling. This popular Indian tea-time snack is wonderfully crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect with a side of tangy chutney.
This indian recipe takes 40 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 389.71 calories per serving with 7.85g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for snack or appetizer or brunch.
Fry the Bread Rolls
Serve
For a lower-fat option, preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Arrange the assembled rolls on a baking sheet, brush them lightly with oil, and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (350°F). Lightly brush the rolls with oil and place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping once, until crisp and golden brown.
Enhance the filling by adding 1/4 cup of crumbled paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and 1/4 cup of finely chopped steamed vegetables like peas, carrots, and corn to the potato mixture.
For a kid-friendly twist, place a small cube of mozzarella or processed cheese in the center of the potato filling before sealing the roll. This creates a gooey, cheesy center when fried.
The complex carbohydrates from potatoes provide a steady release of energy, making this a filling and satisfying snack that can curb hunger effectively.
Potatoes are a good source of Vitamin C and potassium, an essential mineral that helps regulate fluid balance, muscle contractions, and nerve signals.
Indian spices like turmeric and ginger are not just for flavor; they contain antioxidants and compounds that are known to have anti-inflammatory properties.
One serving (2 rolls) contains approximately 350-400 calories. This is an estimate, with calories coming from the carbohydrates in bread and potatoes, and the fat absorbed during deep-frying.
Aloo Bread Rolls are a delicious indulgence but are not considered a health food because they are deep-fried, making them high in calories and fat. To make them healthier, we recommend baking or air-frying them as described in the variations.
The main reasons for rolls breaking are insufficient squeezing of water from the bread and improper sealing. Make sure the bread is just moist, not soggy, and that the roll is sealed tightly with no cracks before frying.
Yes, absolutely. The filling can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Allow it to come to room temperature before you start assembling the rolls.
Standard white sandwich bread is ideal for this recipe because it is soft and becomes pliable when moistened, making it easy to shape and seal around the filling.
They pair wonderfully with tangy and spicy dips. Popular choices include green mint-coriander chutney, sweet tamarind chutney, or simple tomato ketchup. A hot cup of masala chai also complements them perfectly.