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Batata Vada

Enjoy thecrispy richness of Batata Vada, a traditional Indian snack that combines thewarmth of mashed potatoes with a variety of spices. Follow our step-by-stepinstructions to recreate this street food phenomenon at home and delight yourtaste buds with a symphony of flavors.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Batata Vada
Servings: 2
Calories: 200kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowls
  • 1 Potato masher
  • 1 Frying pan
  • 1 Slotted spoon
  • 1 Kitchen towels
  • 1 Plate for serving

Ingredients

  • - 4 large potatoes boiled and mashed
  • - 1 cup gram flour besan
  • - 1/2 cup rice flour
  • - 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • - 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • - 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • - 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida hing
  • - 2 green chilies finely chopped
  • - 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • - A handful of fresh coriander leaves chopped
  • - Salt to taste
  • - Oil for frying

Notes

Step-by-Step Guide:

Step 1: Prepare the Potato Mixture.
- Begin by cooking the potatoes until fork-tender. Peel and mash in a large mixing dish.
- In a pan, heat one tablespoon of oil. Combine the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida, and green chilies. Sauté the seeds until they crackle.
- Combine ginger-garlic paste with turmeric powder. Cook for one minute.
- Add this tempering to the mashed potatoes, along with the chopped coriander leaves and salt. Mix well.
Step 2: Form the Batata Vada
- Shape tiny amounts of the potato mixture into spherical balls. Ensure they are smooth and free of fractures.
Step 3: Make the Gram Flour Batter
- In a separate bowl, add gram flour, rice flour, turmeric powder, salt. Gradually add water to create a smooth, lump-free batter.
Step 4: Coat the potato balls.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Dip each potato ball into the gram flour batter to ensure a uniform coating.
- Carefully drop the coated potato balls into the hot oil, frying until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and set them on kitchen towels to absorb any leftover oil.
Step 5: Serve Hot
- The Batata Vada is ready to be served! Pair it with mint chutney or tamarind sauce.