Gluten-Free Bateta Vada
Discover the irresistible charm of Gluten-Free Bateta Vada, a crispy and golden Indian snack that's bursting with flavor—all while being entirely gluten-free! This recipe transforms the traditional Bateta Vada by using chickpea flour for a protein-packed, naturally gluten-free batter that envelops spiced potato balls cooked with aromatic ginger, green chilies, curry leaves, and a hint of mustard seeds. Perfectly fried for a crunchy exterior and melt-in-your-mouth interior, these delectable fritters are a fantastic choice for snack lovers or as a side dish for festive meals. Serve them hot with your favorite tangy chutney or dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing treat that’s ready in under an hour.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes
- 1 inch piece, grated ginger
- 2 finely chopped green chilies
- 8 leaves, finely chopped curry leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon asafoetida
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons, finely chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
- 0.75 cup water
- 2 cups, for deep frying oil
Instructions
Boil the potatoes until tender. Peel and mash them in a mixing bowl.
In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
Add asafoetida, grated ginger, chopped green chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté for a minute until aromatic.
Add turmeric powder and mashed potatoes to the pan. Mix well.
Stir in lemon juice, chopped cilantro, and salt. Combine thoroughly and remove from heat.
Allow the potato mixture to cool, then form it into small balls using your hands.
In another bowl, prepare the batter by mixing chickpea flour, red chili powder, and water until smooth and thick.
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat for frying.
Dip each potato ball into the chickpea flour batter, ensuring it is coated evenly.
Carefully drop the coated balls into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
Remove the Bateta Vada with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Serve hot with chutney or sauce of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5244 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 459.1 g | 589% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.4 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2538 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 252.7 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.0 g | 121% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.5 g | ||
| Protein | 50.3 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 5667 mg | 121% | |
*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.
