Batata Vada recipe (Aloo Vada)

 Batata Vada recipe

 (Aloo Vada)

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Batata Vada (Aloo Vada) Recipe

Batata vada (also known as aloo vada) is a popular Indian snack made with mashed potatoes, spices, and gram flour. It is crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Batata vada is often served with chutney or sambar.

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Ingredients:

• 2 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 1/2 cup gram flour (besan)
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/4 teaspoon hing (asafoetida)
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
• Oil for deep frying

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, gram flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt, garam masala, and hing. Mix well.
2. Add the cilantro leaves and mix again.
3. Divide the mixture into 8 equal parts and shape each part into a ball.
4. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
5. Gently drop the vada balls into the hot oil.
6. Fry the vadas on all sides until golden brown and crispy.
7. Remove the vadas from the oil and drain on paper towels.
8. Serve hot with chutney or sambar.

Tips:

• For a crispier vada, add a little bit of rice flour to the batter.
• If the batter is too dry, add a little bit of water.
• If the batter is too wet, add a little bit more gram flour.
• Be careful not to overcrowd the pan when frying the vadas. This will lower the temperature of the oil and the vadas will not cook evenly.

Enjoy!

Here are some other variations of batata vada:

• You can add grated carrots, peas, or cauliflower to the batter.
• You can also add chopped onions, green chilies, or cilantro to the batter.
• Batata vada can be made in the air fryer. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and cook the vadas for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

With these tips, you'll be making delicious batata vada in no time!