Batata Bonda (spicy Potato Bonda)

Batata Bonda is a popular snack from Mangalurean Cuisine, made with spicy mashed potatoes coated in a gram flour batter and deep-fried until crispy. It's a delicious and satisfying snack that is perfect for tea time or as an appetizer.

Vegan Gluten Free Snack Mangalurean Spicy Potato Appetizer
Batata Bonda (spicy Potato Bonda)

Ingredients

  • 3 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • Curry leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup gram flour (besan)
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • Oil for deep frying

Instructions

  1. In a pan, heat some oil and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add curry leaves, green chilies, and onions. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
  2. Add ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, and mashed potatoes. Mix well and cook for a few minutes. Add salt to taste. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool.
  3. In a bowl, mix gram flour, red chili powder, turmeric powder, baking soda, and salt. Add water gradually to make a smooth batter with a thick pouring consistency.
  4. Take a small portion of the potato mixture and shape it into a ball. Dip it into the gram flour batter, ensuring it is coated evenly.
  5. Heat oil in a deep pan for frying. Gently drop the coated potato balls into the hot oil and fry until they turn golden brown and crispy.
  6. Remove the bondas from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
  7. Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
3g
Fat
7g

Supplies

Deep pan for frying Mixing bowls Spatula

Tools

Knife Cutting board Pan

Serving suggestions

Serve Batata Bonda hot with mint chutney and a hot cup of tea.

Tips & tricks

Make sure the potato mixture is completely cooled before shaping it into balls to prevent the batter from becoming soggy.

Cost

$5