Batata vada Recipe - Authentic Maharashtra food.

Batata vada may have originated in Maharashtra, but today it's become a favorite snacks across Indian and even Abroad know for its crispy texture and spicy potato filing this golden fritter has captured hearts for beyond Mumbai's busy streets. Let's take a look at where batata vada is most popular.




  • Ingredients: 
  • 4 medium potatoes (boiled &mashed)

  •  2 green chilies (finely chopped) 

  • 1 - inch ginger (grated) 

  •  2 garlic clove (rushed)

  • 2 tsp coriander leaves (chopped) 

  •  8-10 Curry leaves. 

  •  1/2 tsp turmeric powder. 

  •  1 tsp oil. 

     For the batter:

  •   1 cup gram besan (flour) 
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder. 
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder. 
  • A pinch of baking soda (optional) 
  • Salt to taste. 
  • Water as required. 

      For frying :

  • Oil for deep frying. 

                     Method

  Step 1: prepare the potato filling 

  1. Heat oil in a pan then add mustard seeds   and let them crackle. 

 2.Add Curry leaves, chilies, ginger, and   garlic paste then saute till aromatic. 

 3. Mix in turmeric powder, salt, and   potatoes. 

 4. Add coriander leaves, mix well, and left it   cool. 

 5. Shape into medium - sized balls. 

 Shape 2: prepare the batter. 

   1.ln a bowl, mix gram besan (flour),   turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. 

 2. Slowly add water to make a thick, smooth batter. 

 3. Add backing soda for extra crispiness.

   Step 3 : Fry the batata vada. 

1. Heat oil in a deep pan. 

2. Dip each potato ball in to the batter and coat evenly. 

 3. Fry until golden and crispy. 

 4. Drain on a paper towels. 

    Serving suggestions: 

  • Serve hot with green chutney or tamarind chutney. 
Enjoy as vada pav by plating inside a pav
 (bun) with chutney. 

   

            While batata vada is originally a Maharashtrian specialty, it's flavor and simplicity have made it popular every where whether  you eat it from a street vendor in Mumbai or at a restaurant Abroad, batata vada is a timeless snack that unties food lovers across culture. 

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