Snacks Recipes - Gujrati-style Batata Wada

Ingredients

• 450g/1 lb mashed potatoes

• 30ml/2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)

• 30ml/2 tbsp lemon juice

• 15ml/1 tbsp dried pomegranate seed

• 2.5ml/1/2 tsp garam masala

• 2.5ml/1/2 tsp ground red chili

• 2.5ml/1/2 tsp ground roasted cumin

• 2.5ml/1 in ginger root, finely chopped

• 1 small green chili, finely chopped

• salt

Batter

• 50g/2 oz gram flour

• 5ml/1 tsp oil

• 1.5ml/1/4 tsp garam masala

• 1.5ml/1/4 tsp ground red chili

• salt

• 75ml/5 tbsp lukewarm water

• oil for deep-frying

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Method:

1. Place the mashed potatoes in a bowl and mix in the coriander, lemon juice, pomegranate seeds. garam masala, chili, cumin, ginger, green chili and salt.

2. Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape into balls. Place the gram flour in a bowl and mix in the oil, garam masala, chili and salt.

3. Gradually work in the water to make a smooth, runny batter. Heat the oil in a deep-frying pan (skillet) over a medium heat.

4. Dip the potato balls in the batter until completely covered. Fry a few at a time in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides, turning occasionally. Serve hot with chutney and barfi at tea.