Aloo-Chop

This is my version of a very popular snack in Bangladesh. You can peel, boil and mash 1 kg Potatoes or do what I do to make life easy. If available, use frozen Mashed Potatoes, half of the work is done for you. Defrost naturally or just microwave for 8-10 minutes depending on the power of the micro. Careful not to overcook the potatoes because it will make them too soft and sticky. Either way recipe is the same. 

1 packet Frozen Mashed potatoes (900g) > defrosted

Add:

1 tbsp. Flour or Corn Flour.
1 tsp. Jeera (Cumin powder)
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper
5-10 Green Chilli Chopped (adjust)
2 tbsp oil.
1/2 cup Fried onion
Mix well.

Make the Filling: Cook
2 Tins of Tuna / or Minced Meat 250g with
1 tsp salt

1 tsp fish or meat seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder.
1 tsp Black pepper
1/2 tsp chilli
1 tsp. Garam Masala

Make the chops:

• Make a golf ball size ball of mash, make a dip in the middle of the ball, I use a back of a measuring table spoon, put some filling inside, close it and shape it.
• Make all of them like this, will make about 10-12
• Put them in the freezer for at least 2 hours. This will firm them up and will be easy to handle.
• Beat couple of eggs in a bowl
• Have some breadcrumbs in another bowl
• Coat each of them with the beaten egg
• Then coat them with the breadcrumb.

Frying the chops

• Heat up enough oil to cover the sides of the chops
• When oil is medium hot add the chops and fry them for 2 minutes or until brown, 
• Turn over and fry the other side for another 2 minutes.   
• Lift them up and place them on paper towel. 

Serve with any sauce or salads of your choice