Batata Vada Recipe Maharashtrian Style

Batata Vada is a popular street food in India, especially in Maharashtra. It is a delicious deep-fried snack made with potatoes and spices. It is usually served with green chutney, sweet tamarind chutney, and fried green chillies. Batata Vada is an ideal snack for parties, get-togethers, or just as a snack. It is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients. Let's learn how to make the perfect Batata Vada in the Maharashtrian style.

Ingredients

For the batter:

1 cup Gram Flour (Besan)
1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
1 teaspoon Garam Masala
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
2 tablespoons Oil
Water as required

For the stuffing:

3-4 Potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
2 tablespoons Peanuts, roasted and coarsely ground
2 Green Chillies, chopped
1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
1 teaspoon Garam Masala
2 tablespoons Coriander Leaves, chopped
Salt to taste
Oil for deep-frying

Instructions

To make the stuffing:

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan on medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and let them crackle for a few seconds. Then add the chopped green chillies and fry them for a few seconds. Now add the mashed potatoes and mix well. Add the coarsely ground peanuts, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix everything well and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the chopped coriander leaves and mix. Take the stuffing off the heat and let it cool down.

To make the batter:

Take a bowl and add gram flour, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix everything together. Now add the lemon juice and oil and mix well. Slowly add water and whisk the mixture until it forms a thick batter. The batter should be neither too thick nor too thin.

To make the vadas:

Take a portion of the stuffing and flatten it into a disc shape. Take a portion of the batter and cover the stuffing with it. Make sure to completely cover the stuffing. Heat the oil in a deep-frying pan on medium heat. Gently drop the vadas into the hot oil and fry them until they turn golden brown. Take the vadas out of the oil and put them on a plate lined with a paper towel. Serve the Batata Vadas hot with green chutney, sweet tamarind chutney, and fried green chillies.

Nutrition

One Batata Vada gives you approximately:

Calories: 160 kcal
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Protein: 3 g
Fat: 9.7 g
Fiber: 2.3 g

Batata Vada is a delicious and nutritious snack. The gram flour (besan) and potatoes provide carbohydrates, while the peanuts and oil provide healthy fats. The spices used in the vada give it a unique flavor and also provide a variety of vitamins and minerals. The green chutney and tamarind chutney add a tangy flavor to the vadas, and provide a good source of Vitamin C. So, next time you are looking for a quick and delicious snack, try making Batata Vada in the Maharashtrian style.