Aloo Bonda, also known as Batata Vada, is a favorite Indian snack made with boiled and mashed potatoes, flavored with spices and herbs, and coated in a gram flour batter.
1: Boil and mash the potatoes.
2: In a bowl, mix the mashed potatoes with coriander leaves, garlic, green chillies, ginger, mustard seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves, turmeric powder, and salt to taste.
3: Shape the mixture into small balls or patties.
4: Prepare the batter by mixing gram flour, salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and asafoetida in a bowl with water to make a smooth consistency.
5: Heat oil in a deep frying pan.
6: Dip each potato ball in the batter and carefully drop in the hot oil.
7: Fry until golden brown and crispy.
8: Remove and drain on paper towels before serving.
