Aloo Bonda (Potato Dumpling)

First of all i have to thank my neighbour Ms. Bhavani Tata who introduced me to a Bengali snack "Aloo chop". A very tasty snack. It had a similar taste of Aloo Bonda. She has promised me to give me the recipe. (Once i get it, i will share it with you all.) When i was enjoying Aloo Chop, i thought of making Aloo Bonda. And that's how i ended up making this snack. It is a perfect snack with tea or coffee.

Aloo bonda is also known as Batata Vada in Mumbai. Aloo bonda is a typical South Indian snack. It is a deep fried savoury snack stuffed with potato and spices mixture. Aloo bonda is crispy outside and soft inside.

Aloo Bonda

Ingredients

For Stuffing

Potato (boiled and mashed) - 2
Onion (finely chopped) - 1
Green chilli (finely chopped) - 1
Ginger (finely chopped) - 1 inch piece
Curry leaves - 10 to 15
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Red Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Coriander leaves for garnishing
Lemon juice to taste
Oil - 1 tsp + for deep frying
Salt to taste

For Batter

Gram Flour or Besan - 1 cup
Rice flour - 1/2 cup
Salt to taste
Baking powder - 1 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Red Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Water as required


Method

• To make the stuffing, heat oil in a kadai. Put mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let it splutter.
• After that add green chilli, ginger and curry leaves. After sometime add onion and salt. When it changes its colour, add red chilli powder and turmeric powder. Mix well.
• Now add the boiled mashed potato and mix thoroughly till everything is mixed properly. Take it off from heat.
• Add coriander leaves and lemon juice. Mix well and keep this aside.
• For making the batter, take a bowl and mix gram flour, rice flour, salt, baking powder, ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder and red chilli powder with water as required. Make a smooth thick batter with no lumps in it.
• Heat oil in a kadai for deep frying. Make small balls of the stuffing and dip it in the batter and put in the medium hot oil.
• When the balls turn golden brown colour transfer it into a tissue paper.
• Serve it hot with any sauce of your choice or with coconut chutney.

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Happy Cooking!!