Crispy & Cheesy Masala Laccha Aloo | Easy Evening Snack | Aloo Pancakes | Kunal Kapur | Party Snack

Chef Kunal Kapur Desserts & Sweets 40 Mins 4 Servings 65.6K views Aug 22, 2025

Laccha Aloo Pancakes with Chilli Cheese Sauce is a match made in heaven. A perfect recipe for evening, it gets ready quickly. Potato lacchas drenched in your favourite spices, shallow fried slowly and served with creamy cheese sauce is everything you'll need on a rainy evening. Toh try karo ye recip aaj hi kyuki aiske taste ki guarantee meri..

Ingredients & Measurements

Carefully curated and proportioned for authentic flavor balance. Adjust chillies and salt to your personal taste.

Main Ingredients

Potatoes, large (आलू) - 3 nos
Coriander seeds (धनिया बीज) - 1 tbsp
Cumin (जीरा) - 2 tsp
Salt (नमक) - to taste
Asafoetida (हींग) - ¾ tsp
Green chillies, chopped (हरि मिर्च) - 1-2 nos
Chilli flakes (कुट्टी मिर्च) - 2 tsp
Ginger, chopped (अदरक) - 1 tbsp
Fresh Coriander, chopped (ताज़ा धनिया) - handful
Chaat masala (चाट मसाला) - 2 tsp
Oil (तेल) - a dash

For Cheese Sauce

Butter (मखन) - 2 tbsp
All Purpose Flour (मैदा) - 2 tbsp
Milk (दूध) - 200 ml
Kashmiri chilli powder (कश्मीरी मिर्ची पाउडर) - 1½ tsp
Cheese, grated (चीज़) - ½ cup

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1
Ingredient Preparation: Wash, prep, and accurately measure all fresh ingredients, aromatics, and spice blends as listed in the ingredients section.
2
Sautéing & Blooming Spices: Heat oil or ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium flame. Add whole spices and aromatics (ginger, garlic, green chillies) to bloom their essential oils until fragrant.
3
Building the Flavor Base: Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent or golden brown. Stir in tomatoes and ground spices (turmeric, coriander, chilli powder), cooking on medium-low heat until the oil begins to separate from the masala.
4
Simmering to Perfection: Incorporate the primary ingredients (vegetables, paneer, lentils, or proteins) and simmer gently with warm water or broth until tender and deeply infused with flavor.
5
Finishing & Garnish: Adjust seasoning with salt, sprinkle freshly crushed roasted kasoori methi and garam masala, and garnish generously with freshly chopped coriander leaves. Serve piping hot with roti, paratha, or fragrant basmati rice.

Chef Kunal's Pro Secret Tip

For traditional Indian sweets and halwas, always roast nuts and aromatics in pure desi ghee over a gentle flame. If reducing milk for kheer or rabri, use a heavy-bottomed kadhai and scrape the sides regularly to develop rich, caramelized creaminess.

Recipe FAQs & Expert Advice

How long can I store leftover Crispy & Cheesy Masala Laccha Aloo?

You can store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. When reheating, warm on medium-low heat on the stovetop and add 2–3 tablespoons of warm water if the gravy has thickened in the fridge.

Can I make this recipe vegan or dairy-free?

Yes! Simply substitute dairy ghee/butter with mustard oil or neutral cooking oil, and replace milk/curd with coconut milk or cashew cream where applicable.

What is the key technique to get restaurant-style flavor in this dish?

Focus on blooming whole spices in hot oil first, patiently sautéing the onion-tomato masala until oil separates, and finishing with a pinch of crushed roasted kasoori methi and freshly ground garam masala right before serving.