Vadas

Name: Vadas
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)

12 ingredients

7 steps

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.