Vegan Batata Vada
These beautiful Indian potato cutlets also known as Batata Vada will have you drooling the moment you start cooking due to the fragrances the spices release.
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 KG Potatoes cubed and boiled until semi soft
- 2 onions chopped
- To taste Green Chillies finely chopped
- 1 Large teaspoon Ginger finely chopped
- 2 large teaspoons Garlic finely chopped
- 7 Curry leaves ripped to pieces
- 2 teaspoons whole cumin
- 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
- 1 cup Cilantro / Corriander finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons Ajwain seeds (not a must if you can't find)
- 2 teaspoons Turmeric
The Batter
- 500 Grams Chickpea / Gram Flour
- 1 tablespoon Rice flour
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Ajwain optional
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Water until you have a gloopy/creamy consistency
Instructions
Potatoes
- Peel and cube the potatoes
- Boil the potatoes for 8 minutes until you can poke with a fork but they don't break, they need to be just stiff enough not to crumble when poked.
- set aside and prepare a pan with oil
Filling
- Fry onions until golden brown
- Add in the green chilli, garlic and ginger and stir
- Add in the dry spices for the filling
- once all the flavours are combined, add in the potatoes
- after a few minutes add in the cup of cilantro / corriander
- stir and set aside to cool down
Batter
- in a bowl, add in the flour and spices with a pinch of salt
- slowly add in the water and stir until you have a batter
Putting all together
- Roll the potato mix into golf sized balls
- Dip the potato balls and cover in the batter.
- Use a tablespoon to work with these, the smooth texture will aide in giving it the round shape as opposed to teardrop shapes.
- Fry until golden and serve with your favourite chutney!
Video
Notes
Batata Wara / Batata Vada / בטטה ווארה
Hello and Welcome To Uncle Lou's Kitchen today we'll be showing you how to make Batata Wara (Crispy Balls filled with Bombay Potatoes) perfect for vegans!
Batata bada, also known as spicy potato fritters, is a popular street food in India . But did you know that it can also be made vegan? With just a few simple ingredient swaps, you can enjoy this delicious snack without any animal products.
The potatoes are mashed and combined with spices, herbs, and flour to form a batter that is then fried to crispy perfection. The result is a delicious and crunchy snack that is perfect for satisfying your cravings.
In addition to being delicious, vegan batata bada is also a healthier alternative to traditional recipes. By using plant-based ingredients, you can enjoy this snack without the added cholesterol and saturated fat found in egg-based recipes. So, whether you're looking for a new snack to try or just want to enjoy a classic street food, give this vegan batata bada recipe a try.
You won't be disappointed! In this very special episode I am honoured to be joined by Sara Shlomo an 86 year old chef from Mumbai, India's Jewish community. To those who don't know, India has a Jewish community with a very rich history and a fascinating story https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History... I had an amazing time filming this video and I want to give a very special thanks to Sara and her family for inviting me to their home, their life and their kitchen.
An amazing experience which I will never forget. I hope you enjoy!
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