ALOO BONDA ( SPICED POTATO BALLS)

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A traditional indian snack. These can be frozen uncooked, so make in bulk & save till needed. These are deep fryed so you will need extra oil for this.

Provided by Pink Penguin

Categories     Asian

Time 50m

Yield 16 balls

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large potatoes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 green chili, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 bunch fresh coriander, finely chopped
1/2 lemon, juice of
100 g chickpea flour
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 teaspoon salt
110 ml water

Steps:

  • Peel the potato & chop into chunks. Boil in salted water for 15 minutes until tender,then drain. Pass through a potato ricer or mash. Leave to cool.
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan & fry the onion until soft.Throw in the chilli & spices, then cook for 2 minutes more until aromatic.Add the mashed potato, coriander leaves & stalks, lemon juice & a sprinkling of salt, then mix well & set aside.
  • For the batter, sift the flour, turmeric & bicarbonate of soda into a bowl with the salt & water to make a thick batter.
  • Roll the potato mix into walnut-size balls. Heat the oil in a pan, until a chunk of bread dropped in sizzles & turns golden. Bit the balls in the batter, then fry in batches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.3, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 192.8, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.4, Protein 2.5

Hanny Bridget
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These were a bit too oily for my taste.


vodka man
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I would definitely make these again. They were delicious and easy to make.


Klaus
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.


Krish Aryal
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These were a lot of work and they didn't turn out very well. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


chitra kumar praja pati
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I thought these were just okay. The flavor was a bit bland for my taste.


Petra Owusu Dufie
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These were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.


Ricardo Portillo
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I made these for my kids and they loved them! They're a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Azam Zeeshan
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These were a great appetizer for my party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


Bitaniya Yezed
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I've never made aloo bondas before, but this recipe made it easy. They were delicious and my family loved them.


Tanya Lamoree
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I love aloo bondas, and this recipe did not disappoint. They were easy to make and turned out perfectly.


Niroj Suhang
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These were a bit more work than I was expecting, but they were worth it. They were so flavorful and satisfying.


Neyaz Mohammad Bawari
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I'm not a big fan of potatoes, but these aloo bondas were amazing! The spices really elevated the flavor of the potatoes.


Nafisat Olaide
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bondas turned out perfect. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, just like I like them.


Uche Ani
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These were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were gone in minutes.


jasmi stha
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I've made aloo bondas a few times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The bondas were so light and airy, and the potato filling was flavorful and moist.


BokeeXD
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These aloo bondas were a hit at my party! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the potato filling was perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be making these again.