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Aloo bonda is a deep fried snack and can be made easily. They are crispy from outside and soft from inside. First time I had aloo bonda at my aunts place in Madhya Pradesh. Usually they serve aloo bonda with meethi chutney or green chutney. Yesterday I prepared aloo bonda for my son for the evening snack and he loved a lot. I am sharing the same recipe for my readers as well…

Ingredients :

For Stuffing

• 3 medium potatoes boiled peeled and mashed
• 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (haldi) optional, (if you want the color in your stuffing add turmeric)
• 1 tsp ginger (finely chopped)
• 2 green chili (finely chopped), adjust according to tase
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (hara dhania)
• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon oil

For Batter

• 1/2 cup besan, gram flour
• 1 tablespoon rice flour
• a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
• salt to taste
• About 1/4 cup of water
• oil for frying

Method :

• In a bowl mix besan, rice flour, salt, asafoetida, red chili powder and baking powder. Add water slowly to make a thick and smooth batter. Set aside.
• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan on medium heat.
• Add chopped onions. Saute till they become translucent.
• Now add ginger, green chili, turmeric, salt and mix well.
• Now add the mashed potatoes and mix well
• Stir fry for about 3 minutes over medium heat. Add chopped coriander and mix it well. Turn of the heat.
• Let the potato mix cool off, divide them into equal portions and make them into smooth round ball.
• Heat sufficient oil in a frying pan on medium flame. To check if the oil is ready, put one drop of batter in oil. The batter should come up but not change color right away.
• Dip the potato balls into the batter one at a time, making sure the potato balls are completely covered with batter. Then slowly drop them into the frying pan.
• Turn them occasionally. Fry the aloo bonda until all sides are golden-brown.
• Take out on the absorbent paper.
• Serve hot aloo bonda with tomato ketchup or dhaniya chutney.

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