Aloo Bonda is an all time favourite snack. Potato stuffed wadas are deep fried as a dumpling in chickpea batter. It makes a good snack to serve with tea.
It makes an excellent accompaniment for lunch or dinner or a good snack over a cup of coffee.
Aloo Bonda is a popular snack from Inndian cuisine. Every region has its own version of it. In South India, it is usually served as a snack. But, the usage is not limited. It is often served with breakfast menu or as an accompaniment with lunch during functions and ceremonies. As an evening snack, it tastes good with a cup of masala chai.
The making of Aloo Bonda is in four stages: 1) Boiling of potatoes 2) Preparing the stuffing 3) Making of batter 4) Deep frying
Boiling of potatoes : The potatoes should be properly boiled and cooled before using. You can either boil them in the pressure cooker or directly in a pan.
Preparing the stuffing: Here I have used onion, adding of onion is optional. You may avoid using it if you are preparing it on festive days. Garlic may be used while grinding, it is totally upto you. I have not used it.
Making the batter: The gram flour should be of a good quality. While mixing the batter, add water in small quantities. The batter should be neither too thick or thin. The batter should cover the potato balls well.
Deep frying: Put a few balls dipped in the batter at a time. Fry them on moderate flame, toss them in between. Once, they are golden in colour, remove them on a plate with tissue paper.
aloo bonda
Aloo Bonda Recipe / Potato bonda/ Batata Wada
Ingredients for the stuffing :
- boiled potatoes 4
- green chillies 5
- onion finely cut 1
- ginger 1/2 inch
- finely cut coriander
- salt
- oil
- seasoning
Mint leaves may be added,but some do not like the taste of it.
Ingredients for the batter:
- gram flour 1 bowl
- rice flour 2 tsp
- salt
- chilli powder
- cumin 1/4 tsp
Method:
- Mix the ingredients of the batter into a semi thick consistency.
- Mash the potatoes in a bowl. Grind the coriander, chilli and ginger to a paste and keep aside.
- Take oil in a kadai, make the seasoning and saute the onions, then add the paste and salt. Mix the mashed potatoes to it and keep aside. Let it cool.
- Take oil in a kadai. Make small balls of the stuffing . Take a ball, dip into the batter and put it into the oil. Repeat for four to five balls. Deep fry till golden brown in colour.
- Drain on a kitchen paper and serve it with tomato ketchup or green chutney.
Aloo Bonda / Potato Bonda
Equipment
- 1 wide bowl
- 1 frying pan
- 1 slotted ladle
- 1 big plate
- 1 small plate
Ingredients
Ingredients for the stuffing :
- 4 boiled potatoes
- 5 green chillies
- 1 onion finely cut
- 1/2 inch ginger
- finely cut coriander
- salt
- oil
- seasoning
- Mint leaves may be added but some do not like the taste of it.
Ingredients for the batter:
- 1 bowl gram flour
- 2 teaspoon rice flour
- salt
- chilli powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Mix the ingredients of the batter into a semi thick consistency.
- Mash the potatoes in a bowl. Grind the coriander, chilli and ginger to a paste and keep aside.
- Take oil in a kadai, make the seasoning and saute the onions, then add the paste and salt. Mix the mashed potatoes to it and keep aside. Let it cool.
- Take oil in a kadai. Make small balls of the stuffing . Take a ball, dip into the batter and put it into the oil. Repeat for four to five balls. Deep fry till golden brown in colour.
- Drain on a kitchen paper and serve it with tomato ketchup or green chutney.
Notes
Garlic may be added while grinding.
You may avoid onion if you wish.
The consistency of the batter matters most. It should neither be too thin or thick.
Ajwain can be added to the batter instead of cumin.
About the event:
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aloo bonda
Yummy and Delicious!
Thankyou Swati
Love aloo bonda. So soft and spicy, perfect treat for a cold or rainy day. Like the idea of adding mint leaves to the filling. I must try it out next time I make this delicious snack.
I love aloo bonda. And this looks so inviting. Something like aloor chop. Hot aloo bonda in this cold weather will surely a hot favourite amongst my family. I would love to try it soon.
Aloo bonda looks totally delicious and tempting jayashree! A perfect snack with a hot cup of chai for a lazy evening with friends!