आलू बड़ा रेसिपी (Batata Vada Recipe)

Batata Vada Recipe

A crispy, golden-brown fritter filled with spiced potatoes, Batata Vada is a popular Indian street food.¹

Ingredients:

For the Potato Filling:

• 2 medium-sized potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves

For the Batter:

• 1 cup gram flour (besan)²
• 1/4 cup rice flour
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed
• Oil for deep frying³

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Potato Filling:

   • Mix the mashed potatoes with all the spices and coriander leaves.
   • Make small, equal-sized balls from the mixture.

2. Prepare the Batter:

   • In a bowl, mix the gram flour, rice flour, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, and salt.
   • Gradually add water to make a thick, smooth batter.

3. Fry the Vada:

   • Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
   • Dip each potato ball in the batter and carefully drop it into the hot oil.
   • Fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
   • Remove the vadas and drain on paper towels.

4. Serve:

   • Serve hot with green chutney and tamarind chutney.

Tips:

• For a spicier vada, add more red chili powder to the filling and batter.
• To make the vada crispier, add a pinch of baking soda to the batter.
• You can also add chopped onions and green chilies to the potato filling for extra flavor.

Enjoy your homemade Batata Vada!