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Very easy to make and ideal to serve at parties, the potato nuggets is sure to please you with its succulent mouth-feel and pleasant cheesy flavour.

A mixture of mashed potatoes and cheese, flavoured elegantly with red chilli flakes, is shaped into potato nuggets and deep-fried to make this all-time favourite snack.

I would like to share some important tips to make the perfect potato nuggets. 1. It is very important for the potatoes to be dry and not have excessive moisture or else the aloo nuggets won’t be crispy. Also, mash them very well or just grate them. It should not have any lump or else the nuggets will break.

2. Do not fry at low temperature, otherwise the potato nuggets will break or absorb a lot of oil.

3. Make sure you refrigerate the potato nuggets mixture for at least half an hour before shaping it. Remove it from the fridge just when you are ready to roll and deep-fry the nuggets, otherwise it will become soft and difficult not only to roll but also to fry the aloo nuggets – the nuggets might break and the cheese might ooze out, causing a pretty mess. If you keep the mixture refrigerated till the time of cooking, it will be too easy!

Loved by kids and adults, the potato nuggets is a great starter to serve at any party!

You can also try other nugget recipes like Paneer Nuggets.

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Potato Nuggets, Vegetarian Aloo Nuggets recipe - How to make Potato Nuggets, Vegetarian Aloo Nuggets

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     6Makes 6 servings
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Ingredients

For Potato Nuggets
1 1/2 cups boiled and mashed potatoes
1/2 cup grated processed cheese
2 tbsp cornflour
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 tbsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
salt to taste
oil for deep-frying

For Serving With Potato Nuggets
tomato ketchup
Method

For potato nuggets

    For potato nuggets
  1. To make potato nuggets, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well.
  2. Cover with a lid and refrigerate for atleast 30 minutes.
  3. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions.
  4. Roll a portion of the dough on a clean, dry surface into a 350 mm. (14”) diameter long roll using your palms.
  5. Cut the roll into 16 equal pieces using a sharp knife.
  6. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and deep-fry the potato nuggets till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain the potato nuggets on an absorbent paper.
  7. Repeat steps 4 to 6 to make more to make more potato nuggets.
  8. Serve the potato nuggets immediately with tomato ketchup.

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    For the mixture of potato nuggets

    1. For preparing the mixture of potato nuggets, in a deep bowl take boiled and mashed potatoes. You can boil them in a pressure cooker or a microwave. Cool them completely & peel them. It is very important for the potatoes to be dry & not have excessive moisture or else the aloo nuggets won’t be crispy. Also, mash them very well or just grate them. It should not have any lump or else the nuggets will break.
    2. Next add grated processed cheese. Also, you can make use of cheddar cheese.
    3. Add the cornflour. They provide a crispy texture to the spicy potato nuggets.
    4. Add breadcrumbs. Breadcrumbs helps to absorb moisture, bind all the ingredients and prevent the potato nuggets from breaking in oil.
    5. Add red chilli flakes. Add any other flavorings like black pepper powder, garlic powder, oregano or mixed dried herbs. You can also add green chilly instead of red chilli flakes or if you don’t want to eat spicy simply skip also.
    6. Add salt to taste and combine all the ingredients. Our potato nugget mixture is now ready!
    7. Cover with a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. At this stage you can taste the mixture and adjust the spices or else the potato nuggets will be bland.
    8. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions.

    How to make potato nuggets

    1. For frying the spicy potato nuggets, roll a portion of the dough on a clean, dry surface into a 350 mm. (14”) diameter long roll using your palms.
    2. Cut the roll into 16 equal pieces using a sharp knife or dough scraper. You can give the potato nuggets any shape of your desire.
    3. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and deep-fry the nuggets till they turn golden brown in colour from one side. Do not fry at low temperature, otherwise the potato nuggets will break or absorb a lot of oil.
    4. Carefully flip the homemade tater tots and fry till they are golden brown on all sides.
    5. Drain the potato nuggets on absorbent paper to remove excess oil.
    6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 to make more potato nuggets.
    7. Serve the tater tots immediately with tomato ketchup.
    8. Potato Smiley, Spicy Potato Wedges, French Fries Recipe are some other deep-fried starters made using potato. They are quick and easy party starter which are loved by everyone across all age groups!

    Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
    Energy134 cal
    Protein3.3 g
    Carbohydrates14.9 g
    Fiber0.9 g
    Fat7 g
    Cholesterol6.7 mg
    Sodium85.8 mg

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    Reviews

    Potato Nuggets, Vegetarian Aloo Nuggets
    5
     on 16 Sep 20 08:42 PM


    I loved the recipe...nuggets were perfect..
    Potato Nuggets, Vegetarian Aloo Nuggets
    5
     on 08 Jun 20 09:41 PM


    Can we bake them ? I want to avoid deep frying
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    Tarla Dalal    Hi, you can try baking it. You will have to shape it flatter and then bake it, or else it wont get crispy. Do not forget to drizzle some oil over it.
    Reply
    10 Jun 20 02:27 PM
    Potato Nuggets, Vegetarian Aloo Nuggets
    5
     on 07 Jun 20 03:57 PM


    I do tried the recipe of potato nuggets as my daughter loved these kind of dried food. She loved it. Thanks a lot to you and your recipe.
    Potato Nuggets, Vegetarian Aloo Nuggets
    5
     on 29 May 20 03:37 PM


    Hai, this is Manju, l did try, everybody loved the perfect potato nuggets. Thanks to you and your recipe. I just loved it.
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    Tarla Dalal    Manju, congrats on cooking it right. Super job!
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    29 May 20 05:17 PM
    Potato Nuggets Recipe, Easy Party Starter
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     on 02 Sep 19 08:43 PM


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    Tarla Dalal    Hi Varsha, Glad you liked it! Do try out more recipes and share your experience with us.Happy cooking!
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    04 Sep 19 01:56 PM
    Potato Nuggets Recipe, Easy Party Starter
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     on 02 Jul 19 02:55 PM


    Have we to use 1/2 cup fresh or dry bread crumbs
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    Tarla Dalal    Hi Belmera, you can use any that you wish too. Dry would be preferred.
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    03 Jul 19 03:58 PM
    Potato Nuggets Recipe, Easy Party Starter
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     on 07 May 19 09:18 PM


    nice
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    Tarla Dalal    Hi Shaista, Glad you liked it!Do try out more recipes and share your experience with us.Happy cooking!
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    08 May 19 09:08 AM
    Potato Nuggets Recipe, Easy Party Starter
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     on 19 Mar 18 12:40 PM


    These nuggets are very popular nowdays especially in restaurants, they can be made easily at home and best to serve for parties....