Aloo Bonda Recipe Batata Vada Recipe

Aloo Boonda, also known as Batata Vada in some regions, is a popular Indian snack made of spicy mashed potatoes coated in gram flour batter and deep-fried until golden and crispy. It’s often enjoyed during the rainy season with a cup of chai.

Ingredients:
– For Potato Filling
– 3-4 medium potatoes (boiled and mashed)
– 1 tbsp onion, chopped
– 1-2 green chilies (finely chopped)
– 1 tsp cumin seeds
– 1 tsp ginger (grated)
– 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
– Salt to taste
– 1 tbsp coriander powder
– 1 tbsp red chilly powder
– 1 tsp Garam masala powder
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For Batter
– 1 cup gram flour (besan)
– 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
– A pinch of baking soda
– Salt to taste
– Water (as required to make a thick batter)
– 1 tsp Red chilly powder
– 1 tsp cumin seed
– 1 tsp Coriander leaves, chopped
– Oil for frying

Method:
1. Prepare the Potato Filling:
– Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, and let them crackle.
– Add green chilies, ginger, onion and Sauté for a minute.
– Add turmeric powder and indian spices, mashed potatoes. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
– Season with salt .Stir in fresh coriander leaves. Set aside to cool.
– Once cool, form small lemon-sized balls from the mixture.

2. Prepare the Batter:
– In a mixing bowl, add gram flour, turmeric powder,red chilly powder, cumin seed ,salt, and a pinch of baking soda and coriander leaves.
– Gradually add water to make a thick batter, whisking well to ensure there are no lumps.

3. Frying the Boonda:
– Heat oil in a deep frying pan.
– Dip each potato ball into the gram flour batter, coating it well.
– Gently drop it into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy.
– Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
– Serve hot with green chutney, and a cup of tea, perfect for a rainy day!