Batata Vada , Aloo Vada Recipe by Tarla Dalal

Batata Vada, a very famous gujarati snack recipe.
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Batata Vada

Batata vada is another gujarati dish that has broken all geographical and cultural barriers to become world-famous! nothing but crisp potato fritters encased in a gram flour batter, these are enjoyed occasionally by all… while some even go a step ahead and make it a part of their weekly or even daily routine! For such people who want to keep relishing batata vadas frequently, try cooking it on a tava instead of deep-frying without compromising on the taste.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes.
Cooking Time: 20 minutes.
Makes 10 vadas.

2 cups boiled, peeled and mashed potatoes
1 tbsp oil
2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
¼ tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp sugar
Salt to taste
Oil for deep-frying

To be mixed together into a thin batter (using ¾ cup water)
1 cup besan (Bengal gram flour)
¼ tsp chilli powder
1 tbsp oil
A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
A pinch soda bi-carb
Salt to taste

For serving
Green chutney

1. Heat the oil in a broad pan, add the ginger-green chilli paste, turmeric powder, coriander, lemon juice, potatoes, sugar and salt, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Remove from the flame, cool and divide the mixture into 10 equal portions.
3. Roll out each portion into a round and keep aside.
4. Heat the oil in a kadhai. Dip the potato rounds in the prepared batter and deep-fry a few at a time on a medium flame, till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides.
5. Drain on absorbent paper and serve hot with green chutney.