Bonda (South Indian Vegetable Fritter)

What you’ll need

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• 2 medium-sized potatoes
• 1 medium-sized onions
• 3–4 medium-sized green chiles
• 2 tbsp, finely-chopped coriander leaves
• 1 tsp finely-chopped ginger
• 1 tsp finely-chopped Garlic
• Salt to taste
• 4 portions gram flour (besan)
• 1 portion rice flour
• ½ tsp baking soda
• Salt to taste
• Water or beer
• Oil for frying

Let’s make it

1. Step 1

   Boil potatoes, remove skin, and mash coarsely.

2. Step 2

   Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan. When the oil is hot, throw in green chilies and fry for a few seconds.

3. Step 3

   Add onions and fry until browned.

4. Step 4

   Add ginger and garlic and fry for a minute.

5. Step 5

   Add the chopped coriander leaves and mashed potatoes and fold well.

6. Step 6

   Allow it to cool and shape into small golf ball-sized balls.

7. Step 7

   Mix the gram flour and the rice flour with baking soda. Add salt to taste.

8. Step 8

   Add enough water or beer to make a smooth batter. The batter consistency should be slightly thicker than ketchup.

9. Step 9

   Once the batter and filling are ready, heat some oil in a deep pan. The oil should be at least 1½ inch (4 cm) deep for deep-frying.

10. Step 10

    Dip the filling balls in the batter, making sure they are completely coated, and drop into the hot oil. Don't overcrowd the pan.

11. Step 11

    Fry the bonda until golden, then remove from the oil.

12. Step 12

    Serve with ketchup or chutney.

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