Batata Vada

Method

1. Step 1

   For the batter (coating) :-

2. Step 2

   In a bowl add gram flour, turmeric powder, red chilli powder ( optional) and salt.

3. Step 3

   Add water to make a slightly thick batter. ( Add pinch of soda bi-carb just before deep frying)

4. Step 4

   For the tempering of the stuffing :-

5. Step 5

   Coarsely grind curry leaves, green chillies, ginger and garlic in a blender.

6. Step 6

   In a pan heat 2 tsp oil and add the coarse mixture.

7. Step 7

   Add asafoetida, turmeric powder and salt to taste.

8. Step 8

   Add boiled and mashed potatoes.

9. Step 9

   Add coriander leaves, cover the mixture and cook for a minute on a low flame.

10. Step 10

    Allow this mixture to cool down in a plate.

11. Step 11

    Make equal sized round balls of the potato mixture.

12. Step 12

    To make the Batata vadas :-

13. Step 13

    Just before frying add soda bi-carb to the batter.

14. Step 14

    Dip each ball in the gram flour batter to coat them evenly.

15. Step 15

    Deep fry until golden brown in colour from all sides.

16. Step 16

    Serve hot with Dry Red chutney ( recipe given below), Date Tamarind Chutney   and buns (pavs).

17. Step 17

    To make the Dry  Red Chutney :-

18. Step 18

    For the dry red chutney coarsely grind ½ dried coconut, 5-6 garlic cloves (small size), 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder, salt and pinch of sugar.