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Aloo 65 ( South Indian Snack Potato 65 + Video)

Published: Aug 9, 2018 · Modified: Apr 18, 2020 by Geetha Priyanka · 26 Comments

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Potato 65 is a south Indian spicy starter, prepared with deep-fried battered potato cubes flavoured with red chillies, curry leaves and tossed in yogurt-based sauce. One of the popular potato starters also called aloo 65 is a perfect crowd-pleasing appetiser that makes a great addition to any party menu.

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This scrumptious dish is usually served as a starter but it goes well as a side dish with chapati and mildly flavoured rice. The simple and appetising south Indian snack aloo 65 makes a perfect party dish and to take for potlucks or game day events. Next time you plan a family gathering or any feast serve this south Indian snack to your guest and see how it disappears in a flash! This yogurt-based Indian potato snacks recipe is one of the of Indian restaurant starters that I've recreated at home successfully with exact flavours and aroma.

Story behind the name 65

This is an adapted recipe of chicken 65 for vegetarians. Funny name, great taste Chicken 65 has an interesting history of its origin,  some say the dish has derived its name from being item number 65 on the menu of an army canteen in Chennai. Some claim the dish was introduced by Buhari hotel in 1965, so named after the year of introduction. Regardless of the history chicken 65 became very popular along with Potato 65, Gobi 65, Paneer 65. Although there are many variations of aloo 65 recipe, I have shared the Indian restaurant style recipe aloo 65 here.

How to serve potato 65?

Serve it as an appetiser/starter.

For kids, serve it with a glass of mango lassi to compensate the spiciness of potato 65. It pairs well with chapati and naan as it has a little bit of sauce.

This potato starter goes well with mildly flavoured rice such as Jeera Rice, Coconut rice.

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Ingredients

For Battered Potato

Potato: 1 cup, peeled and cut into cubes

Corn flour: 2 tbsp

Plain flour: ⅓ cup

Kashmiri red chilli powder: ¼ tsp

Oil: for deep frying

Water: ⅓ cup (you may need little less or more based on the quality of flour)

Salt: as required

For seasoning

Oil: 2 tbsp

Cumin seeds: 1 tsp

Garlic: 1 tsp, finely chopped

Red chillies: 2, broken

Kashmiri red chilli powder: ½ tsp

Curry Leaves: few

Yogurt: 2 tbsp

Coriander: handful, chopped

Salt: as required

Method

In a wide bowl add cornflour, plain flour, salt, Kashmiri chilli powder.

Combine water and whisk well until you get a smooth and lump-free batter.

Add potato cubes and coat with the batter.

process of making a batter with flours and chilli powder in a black bowl.

Heat oil in deep kadai, fry battered potato cubes until crisp and light golden colour.

Remove the fried potatoes and drain over a kitchen towel.

process of deep frying battered potatoes in oil.

To make a yogurt-based sauce, heat oil in a pan and saute cumin, red chillies, curry leaves, garlic.

Reduce the heat to the lowest setting, add yogurt, chilli powder and stir until well combined.

process of making a yogurt based sauce for potato 65.

Toss fried potato cubes and coriander until well coated with the sauce.

final process of making potato 65.

Enjoy delicious potato starters potato 65 on its own or pair it with rice.

Notes

Kashmiri red chilli powder gives a nice and bright colour to the dish. It is not necessary to use artificial colouring agent. Adjust red chillies and chilli powder as per your preferred spice levels. I have used only kashmiri chilli powder that is not so HOT but imparts vibrant colour and the spice levels of this dish is absolutely perfect for my family. If you prefer your dish to be little spicy, add little hot variety chilli powder or a couple of chopped green chillies.

Allow cumin to crackle before you add the rest of the ingredients.

Based on the quality of the flour, you may need little less or more water than mentioned here. Add little water at a time and work through to make a smooth batter. Ensure the batter is neither too runny nor too thick.

Reduce the heat to the lowest setting, add yogurt and mix well quickly to prevent curdling. Alternatively, take the pan off the heat, add yogurt, mix well and then put the pan back on the burner and continue to cook on low heat.

From the past few weeks curry leaves are not at all available in stores so I had to use frozen ones that I stored long back. I would recommend fresh leaves as it imparts the lovely flavour and aroma.

Add finely chopped onions in seasoning for added flavour (I just forgot to add in the video!).

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Potato 65

Potato 65 is a spicy, deep-fried battered potato cubes flavoured with red chilies, curry leaves and tossed in yogurt-based sauce.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 3
Calories: 273kcal
Author: Geetha

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Ingredients

1 cup = 250ml ; 1 tablespoon = 15ml

    For battered potato

    • 1 cup Potato peeled, cut into cubes
    • 2 tablespoon Corn Flour
    • ⅓ cup Plain Flour
    • ¼ tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
    • Oil for deep frying
    • As required Salt
    • ⅓ cup Water adjust as required

    For seasoning

    • 2 tablespoon Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic finely chopped
    • 2 Red Chillies broken
    • ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chilli powder
    • Few Curry Leaves
    • 2 tablespoon Yogurt
    • handful Coriander chopped
    • As required Salt

    Instructions

    • Before you get started, scroll up a little and watch a quick recipe video.
    • Check the notes and tips at the bottom of the recipe for extra info and help.
    • In a bowl add cornflour, plain flour, salt, kashmiri chilli powder, water and mix well to make a medium thick batter. 
    • Heat oil in a pan, once ol is hot dip potatoes in batter and deep fry.
    • Stir occasionally and turn once or twice for even browning.
    • Fry until battered potatoes turn crisp, drain over kitchen towel.
    • For seasoning, in a second pan heat 2 tablespoon of oil on medium flame, once hot add cumin seeds and allow it to crackle.
    • Now add red chillies followed by curry leaves, garlic. Sauté for a minute or until red chillies release a strong aroma.
    • Reduce the flame to low setting, add yoghurt, kashmiri red chilli powder mix well  and cook for couple of minutes or until all the spices blends with yogurt.
    • Now add salt, fried potatoes toss well until potatoes are well coated with yogurt based sauce.
    • Finally add coriander, toss it and turn off the flame.
    • Hot, spicy and delicious Potato 65 is ready to relish.....

    Notes

    Kashmiri red chilli powder gives a nice and bright colour to the dish. It is not necessary to use artificial colouring agent. Adjust red chillies and chilli powder as per your preferred spice levels. I have used only kashmiri chilli powder that is not so HOT but imparts vibrant colour and the spice levels of this dish is absolutely perfect for my family. If you prefer your dish to be little spicy, add little hot variety chilli powder or couple of chopped green chillies.
    Adjust red chillies and chilli powder as per your preferred spice levels.
    Allow cumin to crackle before adding rest of the ingredients.
    From the past few weeks curry leaves are not at all available in stores so I had to use frozen ones that I stored long back. I would recommend fresh leaves as it imparts the lovely flavour and aroma. 
    Add finely chopped onions in seasoning for added flavour (I  just forgot to add in the video).
    ** Nutritional information provided here are estimated and for guidance only. Please refer my Recipe Disclaimer for more details.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 348mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 263IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Helan

      April 20, 2021 at 8:38 am

      5 stars
      Thanks For Sharing this Amazing Recipe. My Family Loved It. I will be sharing this Recipe with my Friends. Hope They will like it.

      Reply
      • Geetha Priyanka

        April 21, 2021 at 4:19 pm

        I'm so glad you and your family loved this recipe. I hope your friends like it too 🙂

        Reply
    2. themadscientistskitchen

      August 24, 2018 at 4:14 pm

      5 stars
      I love the presentation and am quite curious about the way you have shaped the carrots. As for the potato 65 thanks for demystifying the dish. I love it but never bothered to find out the making.

      Reply
      • geethapriyanka

        August 27, 2018 at 11:29 pm

        Thank you Archana. I have used vegetable curler to shape the carrot.

        Reply
    3. Jagruti Dhanecha

      August 20, 2018 at 8:42 pm

      I have heard about this dish but have never tried it, It looks so delicious, I am sure guest and kids would be so delighted to see this on their plate.

      Reply
      • geethapriyanka

        August 21, 2018 at 12:01 am

        I hope you do try and enjoy this dish Jagruthi.

        Reply
    4. Renu

      August 20, 2018 at 3:14 pm

      5 stars
      This looks yum...such a tempting colour

      Reply
    5. Nandita

      August 20, 2018 at 11:35 am

      5 stars
      Potato 65 sounds delicious and looks all the more appetising. Great option for vegetarians.

      Reply
      • geethapriyanka

        August 27, 2018 at 11:24 pm

        True Nanditha.

        Reply
    6. Poonam Bachhav

      August 20, 2018 at 9:00 am

      This sounds so delicious. ! Perfect vegetarian party starter..my son would love this for sure. Thanks for the share.

      Reply
      • geethapriyanka

        August 20, 2018 at 3:44 pm

        Thanks Poonam. Kids for sure enjoy this dish.

        Reply
    7. Jayashree

      August 20, 2018 at 7:14 am

      This is all time favourite with kids and adults alike. I had made it long time back, now you reminded me again.

      Reply
      • geethapriyanka

        August 20, 2018 at 3:45 pm

        I hope you try this recipe and let me know your feedback.

        Reply
    8. Malini

      August 17, 2018 at 5:52 pm

      Wow. Interesting starter for vegetarians. Looks so colorful and inviting. I used to marinate the vegetable in yogurt before frying. Your recipe is slightly different. Next time will give a try this way.

      Reply
      • geethapriyanka

        August 17, 2018 at 5:59 pm

        Thanks Malini. I would love to know how it turned out.

        Reply
    9. Priya Suresh

      August 17, 2018 at 5:32 pm

      I dont mind to finish that plate of alluring potato 65, my mouth is just watering here. We just love potatoes in any form, am sure my kids will go crazy if i prepare this ultimate dish.

      Reply
      • geethapriyanka

        August 17, 2018 at 6:01 pm

        Yes Priya kids will definitely like this dish. My daughter like to have it with chapathi or paratha.

        Reply
    10. Geetanjali Tung

      August 17, 2018 at 12:04 pm

      Sounds delicious!! Perfect vegetarian appetizer 🙂 Thanks for sharing!!!

      Reply
      • geethapriyanka

        August 27, 2018 at 11:19 pm

        I hope you do try and let me know how it turned out Geethanjali.

        Reply
    11. Anshu

      August 17, 2018 at 7:31 am

      Yummy.... these potatoes look so crisp and flavorful

      Reply
      • geethapriyanka

        August 27, 2018 at 11:21 pm

        I hope you do try and let me know how it turned out Anshu.

        Reply
    12. Freda @ Aromatic essence

      August 17, 2018 at 6:37 am

      5 stars
      Love the vegetarian version of chicken 65, looks very tasty 🙂

      Reply
      • geethapriyanka

        August 18, 2018 at 8:56 pm

        Thank you Freda.

        Reply
    13. Shobha Keshwani

      August 17, 2018 at 5:07 am

      This is my favourite dish as it is spicy.. I made gobhi 65 few days back.

      Reply
      • geethapriyanka

        August 17, 2018 at 11:09 am

        Glad to know Shobha.

        Reply

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