Vegan Bateta Wara
Looking for a snack that’s crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and bursting with bold, aromatic spices? Try this Vegan Bateta Wara recipe! These golden-fried potato fritters are made by coating spiced mashed potatoes with a chickpea flour batter infused with turmeric, cumin, garam masala, and fresh coriander, then frying them to perfection. Naturally gluten-free and vegan, Bateta Wara are crispy, flavorful, and irresistibly satisfying. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, these fritters are best served hot with your favorite chutneys or dipping sauces. Whether you’re new to Indian cooking or a seasoned pro, this quick and easy recipe is sure to delight your taste buds and become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Potatoes
- 1.5 cups Chickpea flour (Besan)
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 0.25 teaspoon Garam masala
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 cup Fresh coriander leaves
- 2 finely chopped Green chilies
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 cup Water
- 2 cups Oil
Instructions
Peel and boil the potatoes in salted water until fully cooked and tender. Drain and let them cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the potatoes until smooth.
Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, half of the salt, and lemon juice. Mix well to combine.
Stir in the chopped green chilies and fresh coriander leaves, making sure they are evenly distributed.
In a separate bowl, prepare the batter by mixing chickpea flour, the remaining salt, baking soda, and gradually adding water to form a smooth and thick batter.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
Divide the potato mixture into small balls about the size of a golf ball. Flatten slightly to form discs.
Dip each potato disc into the chickpea flour batter, ensuring it is fully coated, and gently slide it into the hot oil.
Fry the bateta wara in batches until they are golden and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Serve hot with a side of chutney or sauce of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1336 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.2 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.5 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 688 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.0 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1087 mg | 23% | |
*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.
