Batata Vadas Authentic Bombay Snack Food |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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I remember as a child running to our local Batata Vada push cart where this six fingered fellow ( No kidding) would be hawking his wares. This is a typical snack that you will find made on push carts on the beaches of Bombay. Read more . A very popular and tasty dish, Batata Vada ( Potato Balls) is a staple snack food all over India. Especially Bombay. Ingredients:
4 large potatoes |
1 inch piece of ginger |
1 tbs cumin seeds |
1 tbs mustard seeds |
1/2 tbs red chilli powder |
6 curry leaves |
1/4 tbs tumeric powder |
2 tbs fresh chopped cilantro |
1 cup of gram flour / chick pea flour ( besan flour, you can get it at an indian store) |
2 tbs of veg oil |
veg oil for deep frying |
salt to taste |
Directions:
1. Boil the potatoes until they are cooked yet firm
2. Peel them and dice them into 1/4 inch cubes
3. In a large non stick frying pan add 2 tbs of oil
4. Throw in the mustard seeds and when popping add your ginger, cumin seeds and Curry leaves
5. Dont burn it
6. Add your tumeric and chilli powder, cilantro, salt and potatoes to this and mix well
7. In a mixing bowl add your gram flour and salt, mix well, add some water to make it a nice thick batter
8. Heat your oil for deep frying in a non stick pan ( Put a little bit of batter in the oil. If it rises immediately that means the oil is nice and hot)
9. Make golf sized balls in the palms of your hand from the potato mixture and flatten a little.
10. Dip this in the batter and fry until golden brown.
11. Remove with slotted spoon put on paper towels
12. Serve hot with Tamarind or Cilantro chutney
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