Batata Vada (Potato Dumplings) Recipe

Name: Batata Vada (Potato Dumplings)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g potatoes; oil, and tempering (for deep frying); Tempering; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 15 curry leaves; 3/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder; 3 green chilies, chopped; 1 inch gingerroot, chopped fine; 4 cloves garlic, chopped fine; 1 lime, juice of; 3 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped fine; salt; For the Batter; 200 g gram flour; water, to make a paste; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder; salt; 2 g bicarbonate of soda (optional)

Servings: persons

500 g potatoes
oil, and tempering (for deep frying)
Tempering
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
15 curry leaves
3/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
3 green chilies, chopped
1 inch gingerroot, chopped fine
4 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 lime, juice of
3 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped fine
salt
For the Batter
200 g gram flour
water, to make a paste
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
salt
2 g bicarbonate of soda (optional)

1
Cook the potatoes until tender, peel and mash (do not need to mash it completely).
2
Heat 1 tsp (or more) oil and add mustard seeds, after they crackle add the curry leaves.
3
Add the green chillies, garlic and ginger and the spice powders.
4
Do not let the powders burn.
5
Add this to the mashed potatoes.
6
Squeeze lime and add the cilantro leaves.
7
Mix well.
8
Make a thinnish batter out of the chick pea flour and all the other ingredients.
9
Divide the potato mixture into equal sized portions, approximately the size of a small orange.
10
Dip each ball in the batter and deep fry until golden brown in colour.
11
Serve hot with a chutney.

318

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g potatoes, oil, and tempering (for deep frying), Tempering, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, and more.

Yes, Batata Vada (Potato Dumplings) falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Batata Vada (Potato Dumplings)

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