Vadas

Indian Battered Potato Balls.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon caster sugar
• 2  green chilies, finely chopped
• 550  g potatoes, peeled, boiled & roughly chopped
• 1  cup coriander leaves, chopped

• For the batter

• 1⁄4 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
• 150  g chickpea flour
•  vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

1. In a large pan heat a little oil & add the mustard seed, turmeric, salt & chilli, cook for about 2-3 minutes. Add the potatoes and mash as you mix.
2. Mix in the coriander, remove from the heat & cool.
3. Once the mix is cool roll into about 10-14 balls.
4. In a bowl sift the flour with the cumin & baking powder, season with a little salt.
5. Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil & 130ml of cold water to form a batter.
6. Heat the oil to 190°C/375°F.
7. Dip the potato balls into the batter mix and drop into the oil and fry until golden brown.