Description
A snack of mashed potatoes flavored with mustard seeds and turmeric, rolled, dipped in Besan (chickpea flour) batter, and fried golden.
Restaurants serving Aloo Bonda
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Potatoes
- Chickpea flour
- Onion
- Green chilies
- Mustard seeds
- Cumin
- Turmeric
- Chili powder
- Coriander
- Salt
- Oil
Instructions
- Mash boiled potatoes, mix with oil-fried onions, green chilies, mustard seeds, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, coriander, and roll ping-pong sized.
- Mix chickpea flour (Besan), salt, chili powder, water to make a slightly thick batter.
- Dip rolled potatoes in batter, fry in hot oil until surface is crispy and golden to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Mustard seed savoriness and earthy turmeric aroma
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Japanese potato croquette (batter flavor differs but as a sub)
Pairing
Masala Chai、Mint Chutney
Trivia
[Trend] A staple snack always sold on Indian station platforms or through long-distance train windows. Called 'Aloo Bonda' in South India, 'Batata Vada' in North/West India, often eaten sandwiched in bread.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Halve the freshly fried hot Bonda, inhale the spice aroma rising with the steam, then dip in ketchup to eat!
Allergen
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