South Indian Style Aloo Bonda Recipe

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Directions

For the filling

• Step1Heat oil in a wok and add mustard seeds and asafoetida.
• Step2Add finely chopped onions and green chilies and saute till the onions are cooked nice and tender and add turmeric and stir it well.
• Step3Mash the pressure-cooked potatoes and add them to the wok.
• Step4Add salt, stir it well and let it cook for 2-3 minutes on a medium flame.
• Step5Remove from the flame and stir in the coriander and lime juice (Remember to remove from the flame before you can add the lime juice, else you’ll be left with bitter-tasting filling).
• Step6Now transfer this filling to a wide plate and let it cool a bit before you can roll them into bite-sized balls and dip them in the batter and deep-fry them.

For the batter

• Step1Mix all the dry ingredients together in a bowl.
• Step2Add water little by little to make a thick batter (like idli batter consistency).
• Step3Pour enough oil in a wok and let it heat up on a medium flame.
• Step4Make lime-sized balls by rolling between your palms and set on a clean, dry plate.
• Step5Dip the Aloo balls in the batter one by one. Don’t put all of them in the bowl as you won’t have enough place in your bowl to cover the balls with the batter
• Step6Use 2 spoons, pour the thick batter over each ball to code uniformly.
• Step7Reduce flame to medium, and gently add in aloo balls in the pan.
• Step8Fry it till they turn evenly golden brown all over.
• Step9Remove from the oil and put them on tissues to drain off any excess oil.
• Step10Transfer to a plate, and enjoy them piping hot with chutney or tomato ketchup.

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