Looking for something hot & spicy tea time snack to munch on cold wintery days? Here comes the classic deep fried savory snack that can be prepared at home easily. This tempting snack is also a kids favorite snack as it has aloo masala stuffed inside. In this recipe, the spicy balls of mashed potatoes are dipped in besan batter and deep fried. This chat takes a prime place as appetizer in parties. Check out this easy video recipe to make this delicious snack at your home too.
Ingredients
Potato boiled - 2 cup
Besan flour - 1/2 cup
Rice flour - 2 tbsp
Cooked peas - 1/4 cup
Sliced onions - 1/2 cup
Green chilly - 2
Grated ginger - 1 tsp
Oil - to deep fry
Mustard - 1/4 tsp
Cumin - 1/4 tsp
Split urad dal - 1/2 tsp
Hing / asafetida - a pinch
Turmeric pwd - a pinch
Red chilly pwd - 1/2 tsp
Fresh coriander leaves
Fresh lemon juice - few drops
Salt to taste
Instructions
1.
Add besan flour to mixing bowl.
2.
Add rice flour, salt, turmeric pwd, red chilly pwd, hing and mix well.
3.
Add little water and mix to smooth thick batter.
4.
Keep the batter aside.
5.
Heat oil in frypan.
6.
Add mustard, cumin, split urad dal and wait to splutter.
7.
Add grated ginger, sliced onions and green chilly.
8.
Toss for a minute.
9.
Add turmeric pwd, salt and boiled & mashed potato.
10.
Add 1/2 cup of water and mix well.
11.
Add boiled peas and combine.
12.
Add lemon juice and fresh coriander leaves.
13.
Toss well and turn off flame
14.
Let it cool.
15.
Make small balls out of potato mixture.
16.
Heat oil in frypan.
17.
Dip the balls in batter and deep fry in hot oil.
18.
Deep fry on both sides, until the bonda is crisp and golden.
19.
Drain in kitchen tissue.
20.
Irresistably deliciuos aloo bondas are ready.
21.
It makes a heavenly combo with tomato ketchup, mint chutney or coconut chutney.
22.
Enjoy warm with steaming hot cup of tea or coffee.