Batata Vada Recipe

Name: Batata Vada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 grams potatoes; 1 boiling water to cook potatoes; 1/4 tsp mustard seeds, black; 5 curry leaves; 1/4 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp ginger paste; 2 1/2 tsp minced garlic; 1 tsp cilantro finely chopped; 2 tsp oil; 1 salt to taste; 3 green chilies finely chopped/ or half teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/3 cup sliced green onion; 200 grams gram flour; 1 water as needed; 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 1 pinch bicarbonate soda; 1/2 tsp hot oil; 1 pinch salt; 1/2 tsp cheyene pepper powder or red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

500 grams potatoes
1 boiling water to cook potatoes
1/4 tsp mustard seeds, black
5 curry leaves
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp ginger paste
2 1/2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp cilantro finely chopped
2 tsp oil
1 salt to taste
3 green chilies finely chopped/ or half teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/3 cup sliced green onion
200 grams gram flour
1 water as needed
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1 pinch bicarbonate soda
1/2 tsp hot oil
1 pinch salt
1/2 tsp cheyene pepper powder or red pepper flakes

1
Boil potatoes till tender lightly mash set aside
2
Heat oil add mustard seed when they crackle add curry leaves
3
Add the rest of the tempering ingredients except cilantro cook 3 minutes but dont let the mixture burn
4
Add the tempering to the mashed potatoes, along with the chopped cilantro
5
Form tempering and potatoes Into golf ball sized balls set aside
6
Mix batter not thick and not thin at the end of ingredients add bicarbonate at the end when batter is right adding hot oil lastmix quickly
7
Heat oil for deep frying
8
dip each ball in the batter and deep fry until golden brown in color.

365

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 grams potatoes, 1 boiling water to cook potatoes, 1/4 tsp mustard seeds, black, 5 curry leaves, and more.

Yes, Batata Vada falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Batata Vada

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Variations & substitutions

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