Batata Vada(Fried Potato balls dipped in gram flour batter) with Tamarind Chutney

Ingredients

For Batata Vada

3 potatoes (boiled & peeled)

1" piece ginger

2-3 cloves of garlic

3-4 green chillies

a bunch of chopped coriander leaves

a handful of curry leaves

2 tsp oil

salt to taste

oil for deep frying

For the batter

1 cup besan (gram flour)

1/2 tsp chaat masala

1/2 tsp red chilli powder

salt to taste

Method

Mash/crumble the boiled & peeled potatoes & set aside.

Finely mince ginger, garlic & green chillies together.

In a pan, heat 1 tsp oil. Add the minced mixture & saute for a few mins. Add the potatoes, curry leaves,coriander leaves & salt to taste. Mix well.

Turn off heat & allow to cool.

Make lemon sized balls & set aside.

Make a thick batter using the besan,water & add salt,chilli powder & chaat masala. Mix well.

Coat the potato balls with the batter & deep fry in oil.

Remove & drain excess oil on a paper towel.

Serve hot with ketchup / tamamrind chutney(recipe below)

Tamarind Chutney

Add 3-4 tbsp of tamarind paste to 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil. Add a handful of jaggery & stir well till it dissolves. Add a pinch of red chilli powder,garam masala powder & jeera powder. Cook for a few mins till you get the required consistency.

Allow to cool & serve with any appetizer of your choice.

You can also make a little extra & store it in your refrigerator.

This recipe is a part of Srivalli's Kids Delight - Street Food Event