Snack Crispy Batata Vada Recipe

Crispy Batata Vada is a popular Indian street food made with spiced mashed potatoes coated in a crunchy batter. It's a perfect and quick snack for busy days.

Crispy Batata Vada Recipe

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40 MinsTotal time

25 MinsCook Time

25 MinsPrep Time

6 PeopleServes

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Step 1

Take a pan and heat little oil in it. Then, add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

Step 2

Add chopped onions and saute them. Once done, then add ginger garlic paste and green chillies.

Step 3

Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix everything well.

Step 4

Add in the boiled and mashed potatoes, lemon juice, and chopped coriander leaves. Cook properly for a while and then let it cool.

Step 5

Divide it into equal portions and shape into round balls.

Step 6

Take a bowl, mix chickpea flour, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and salt.

Step 7

Add water to it and make a thick batter.

Step 8

Take a deep frying pan and heat oil in it. Then, add potato balls into the batter and place them in the frying pan.

Step 9

Fry potato balls till they turn golden brown and crispy.

Step 10

Remove the vadas and place it on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

Step 11

Serve the hot Batata Vada with green or tamarind chutney to enhance the flavour.