Batata Vada

Ingredients

2 cups mashed potatoe1 tbs ginger garlic pasteGreen chilli paste to taste1/2 tsp mustard seeds / ryeSalt to taste1 tbs oil1/4 tsp turmeric powder2 tsp lemon juice or more to taste1/2 tsp cumin / jeera powder1/2 tsp coriander / dhana powder1/4 tsp garam masalaFresh coriander / dhania chopped .

Steps

Heat the oil, add the Rye. Once it begins to start popping, add the ginger garlic paste and green chilli paste. Once you get a nice aroma add all the spices. Braise for a minute.Add the potatoes and lemon juice. Cook till the potatoes dry up more.Leave aside to cool completely. Then add freshly cut dhania as preferred.Roll into balls. Leave aside.These can be prepared on hand, rolled and kept aside till ready to fry.

For The Batter

1 cup chick pea / chana flour2 heap tbs rice flour1/8 tsp baking powderSalt to taste1/4 tsp Red chilli powder1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste1/8 tsp crushed ajwain / carom seeds1/8 tsp turmeric powder1/4 tsp coriander / dhana powder1/4 tsp cumin / cumin powder1 tbs lemon juice

Steps

Mix the above with enough water to make a medium thick batter.This batter can be made in advance too. Just add the baking powder before frying.Dip each ball into the batter and deep fry on a medium hot heat setting till golden and crispy.Ready to serve with any chutney or sauce.These are best eaten hot.Remember the crispyness of any fried item doesn’t last the longer it is kept.Enjoy.