DEEP FRIED POTATO DUMPLINGS (BATATA VADA)

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Cooked potatoes tossed in spices, dipped in a chickpea batter and deep fried. Serve piping hot with ketchup or Recipe #279880. Source: syvumdotcom

Provided by Rhiannon and Matt

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon oil
4 green chilies, chopped fine
4 garlic flakes, crushed well
4 large potatoes, peeled, cubed and boiled
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
salt
4 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves (cilantro)
2 cups gram flour (chickpea flour)
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 pinch bicarbonate of soda
1 pinch asafoetida powder
salt, to taste
oil, to deep fry

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a pan. Add the green chillies and crushed garlic and fry on medium heat for about 2 minutes or just till the raw smell of the garlic is gone. The garlic should remain white in color.
  • Add the potato cubes, half the turmeric powder and salt to taste.
  • Mix well whilst mashing half of the potatoes with the back of the ladle on medium heat for about 4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Mix in the coriander leaves.
  • Shape the mixture into lemon-sized balls.
  • Batter:.
  • Mix together the gram flour, red chilli powder, remaining turmeric powder, bicarbonate of soda, asafoetida powder and salt to taste with water just enough to make a thick batter.
  • Dip each ball in the batter, then deep fry in hot oil in batches on medium flame until light golden brown in color.
  • Remove onto a paper towel to drain.

Isabella Flores
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I'm on a low-carb diet, so I made these dumplings using a low-carb flour blend. They turned out great! The dumplings were still crispy and fluffy, and the spices gave them a delicious flavor. I served them with a low-carb tamarind chutney, and they w


Gavin Mitchell
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I have a gluten intolerance, so I made these dumplings using a gluten-free flour blend. They turned out great! The dumplings were still crispy and fluffy, and the spices gave them a delicious flavor. I served them with a gluten-free tamarind chutney,


kaium badsha mixed All
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I'm a new vegan, and I was looking for a recipe for potato dumplings that didn't use eggs or dairy. This recipe was perfect! The dumplings were still crispy and fluffy, and the spices gave them a delicious flavor. I served them with a vegan tamarind


Davie Donley
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I made these dumplings for a dinner party I was hosting, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and I got so many compliments. They were the perfect finger food, and they were easy to eat while mingling with guests. I will definitely be m


Mari Anderson
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These dumplings were so beautiful, I had to take a picture of them before I ate them! The golden brown color and the crispy texture were just perfect. I served them with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro, and they were absolut


Naina Sh
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I love spicy food, so I added a little extra chili powder and cayenne pepper to the batter. The dumplings were so flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I served them with a cilantro-mint chutney, and they were the perfect appetizer for my


Arfat Ali
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for quick and easy meals that my family will love, and these dumplings fit the bill perfectly. They were so easy to make, and they were a hit with my kids. I will definitely be making these again and aga


Malaga Arua
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I made these dumplings using sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes, and they were delicious! I also used a whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour, to make them healthier. They were still crispy and fluffy, and the spices gave them a grea


akande Moses
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I'm a beginner in the kitchen, but this recipe was easy to follow and the dumplings turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little less salt. Otherwise, they were perfect. Thanks for sharing!


Amir Farhat
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These potato dumplings were a hit at my dinner party! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the spices gave them a delicious flavor. I served them with a tamarind chutney and a yogurt sauce, and they were perfect. Will definit