Bateta Vada
Dive into the irresistible flavors of Bateta Vada, a classic street food delicacy from Gujarat that’s perfect as a snack or appetizer. These golden, crispy fritters are made from spiced, mashed potatoes infused with aromatic ingredients like garlic, ginger, green chilies, and curry leaves, all enveloped in a light chickpea flour batter spiced with red chili powder and turmeric. Packed with bold flavors and a delightful crunch, Bateta Vada is deep-fried to perfection, making it a crowd-pleasing treat for any occasion. Serve these piping hot with tangy green chutney or ketchup for a soul-satisfying experience. Perfect for fans of Indian street food, this easy-to-follow recipe is sure to become a favorite in your home kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Potatoes
- 2 pieces Green chilies
- 1 inch Ginger
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Coriander leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Mustard seeds
- 0.25 teaspoons Asafoetida
- 8 pieces Curry leaves
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- 1 cup Chickpea flour (Besan)
- 0.5 teaspoons Red chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.75 cup Water
- as needed Oil for frying
Instructions
Boil potatoes in a large pot until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, peel, and mash them.
Finely chop green chilies and ginger. Crush garlic cloves.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
Add asafoetida, curry leaves, green chilies, ginger, and crushed garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes.
Add turmeric powder and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well.
Add the mashed potatoes to the pan. Add 0.5 teaspoons salt and mix everything thoroughly.
Let the mixture cool. Divide it into equal portions and shape them into balls.
In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, remaining salt, red chili powder, and baking soda.
Gradually add water to the flour until you get a smooth batter of coating consistency.
Heat oil for frying in a deep pan over medium heat.
Dip each potato ball in the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
Gently drop the vadas into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Serve hot with green chutney or ketchup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1248 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.1 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2825 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 190.2 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.2 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.5 g | ||
| Protein | 42.9 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 190 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 4057 mg | 86% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
