Batata Vada
Ingredients
Makes approx 32
For the Filling
- 4 Medium Potatoes
- 2 Onions – Diced
- 1 Cup Frozen Peas
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp Ground Coriander
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- ½ tsp Paprika
- ½ tsp Ground Cardamom
- ½ tsp Chilli Powder
- ½ tsp Mustard Powder
For the Batter
- 1 cup Gram Flour
- 1tsp Onion Seeds
- ½ tsp Turmeric
- ½ tsp Ground Cardamom
- 1tsp Garam Masala
- ½ tsp Bicarbonate of Soda
- 1 Tbsp White Wine Vinegar
- Water
- Salt and Pepper
Method
- Peel and dice potatoes and boil until soft, once cooked strain off the water and mash until smooth
- Fry the Onions and Spices until the Onions are soft, add the Frozen Peas and allow them to cook through.
- Add the Pea and Onion mixture to the Mashed Potato and mix thoroughly, allow to cool. While the mixture is cooling, whisk together all of the dry ingredients for the batter. Gradually add the water whisking at all times until it is smooth and just thick enough to cover your finger.
- Shape into balls and refrigerate until they harden. Heat a pan of oil to around 180c, place the balls into the batter and deep fry until golden and crispy, place onto some paper towels to soak up any excess oil.
- Serve with a Mint and Cumin Seed Yoghurt Dip.
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Thank you for this recipe, it looks delicious!