Batata Vada

Ingredients

2 cups boiled, peeled and mashed potatoes
2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp chopped coriander
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp sugar
1 cup besan
1/4 tsp chilli powder
a pinch of asafoetida
a pinch of soda bicarbonate
salt to taste

oil as required

Method

1. Heat oil in a pan and add the ginger-green chilli paste, turmeric powder, coriander, lemon juice, potatoes, sugar and salt. Saute on medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Remove from flame, allow to cool and divide the mixture into 10 to 12 equal portions.
3. Roll out each portion into a round and keep aside.

4. Mix the besan, chilli powder, asafoetida, soda bicarbonate and salt and prepare a thin batter.
5. Heat the oil in a pan, dip the potato rounds in the batter and deep fry till they turn golden brown.
6. Drain on absorbent paper and serve hot.