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Aloo Bonda / Potato Bonda

5 from 3 votes
Aloo Bonda is a popular snack from Indian cuisine. It is ideal to serve as a snack or accompaniment with any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course: accompaniment, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • 1 wide bowl
  • 1 frying pan
  • 1 slotted ladle
  • 1 big plate
  • 1 small plate

Method
 

  1. Mix the ingredients of the batter into a semi thick consistency.
  2. Mash the potatoes in a bowl. Grind the coriander, chilli and ginger to a paste and keep aside.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Drain on a kitchen paper and serve it with tomato ketchup or green chutney.

Notes

Ensure the filling is cooled before frying.
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.