Aloo Methi Bondas

Name: Aloo Methi Bondas
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: 8-10 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 5-6 Potatoes boiled and mashed; 1/2 cup chopped Fenugreek Greens or Methi; 1 tsp Salt or to taste; 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder; 2-3 finely chopped Green Chillies; 1/2 cup boiled Green Peas or Matar; 1 finely chopped Onion; 1 small bunch chopped Coriander Leaves; 1 tsp Dry Mango powder or Amchur; 1/8 tsp Asafoetida or Hing; FOR THE BATTER-; 2 cups Gram Flour or Besan; 1 tsp Salt or to taste; 1 tsp Red Chilli powder; 4-5 tbsp chopped fresh Fenugreek Greens or Methi; as needed Water; Oil as needed for deep frying

ZMA @zesty5

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A spicy street food from South India in which spiced Potato balls are dipped in batter and deep fried but this time with an innovative twist by me using freshly chopped Fenugreek Greens or Methi. And that's what makes a huge difference here both in terms of taste and texture. These are very much similar to the Maharashtrian Batata Vadas. It is a lovely tea-time snack that can be served with any Chutney of your choice, although these taste yummy even on their own. These can be packed when travelling too and can be thoroughly enjoyed at Tea-time. Not only is it easy to make, it's absolutely amazing with Green Chutney. It's a must have for Iftaar in Hyderabad. And we all love to have them while breaking our fast.
And with this super innovative try by me, it becomes even more a delightful affair. It tastes awesome with the use of fresh Fenugreek Greens or Methi. I have added it both the stuffing as well as the batter.
Both the adults and the children would love it. And therefore you can very well make it a few more times as long as the Month of Ramadan lasts. And even after that for a delicious snack on any day at Tea-time to enjoy with family and friends.

Maahe Ramadan Mubarak!
Happy Month of Ramadan to my Cookpad family.
Enjoy Frying and Feasting with Zeen!

ZMA @zesty5

Maahe Ramadan Mubarak!
Happy Month of Ramadan to my Cookpad family.
Enjoy Frying and Feasting with Zeen!

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Ingredients

25-30 minutes

8-10 servings

5-6Potatoes boiled and mashed
1/2 cupchopped Fenugreek Greens or Methi
1 tspSalt or to taste
1/4 tspTurmeric powder
2-3finely chopped Green Chillies
1/2 cupboiled Green Peas or Matar
1finely chopped Onion
1small bunch chopped Coriander Leaves
1 tspDry Mango powder or Amchur
Sun-dried Mango Powder or Amchur
1/8 tspAsafoetida or Hing
FOR THE BATTER-
2 cupsGram Flour or Besan
1 tspSalt or to taste
1 tspRed Chilli powder
4-5 tbspchopped fresh Fenugreek Greens or Methi
as neededWater
Oil as needed for deep frying

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Steps

25-30 minutes

1

Make a thick batter using all the ingredients mentioned for the batter. Use of buttermilk depends upon the quality of the gram flour or besan. Therefore use it accordingly. Water can be used in it's place without a doubt.
2

Beat the batter well with a spoon or a whisk so that it mixes really well. And fluffy, super spongy bondas will be the outcome of it. Set aside for 15-20 minutes.
3

Add all the ingredients including the powdered spices too to a bowl with boiled and mashed potatoes. Mix well. Adjust whatever is needed according to one's own taste and preferences. Make medium sized round balls of equal size. Heat enough oil for frying on a medium flame.
4

Dip the spiced potato ball in the batter and slide into the hot oil carefully. Deep fry on low to medium high heat until nicely done. Serve these spicy aloo bondas with green chutney or any dip of your choice.
5

Enjoy these piping hot at Iftaar with your loved ones and friends as well as guests of the evening.

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ZMA @zesty5

on April 03, 2023 09:53

Homemaker by choice and a passionate cook by heart. An aspiring cook who actually never knew anything about Cooking until i became a mother myself.With Motherhood came the responsibilities as well and this was the turning point in my life.I started to learn the ABC's of cooking, taking help from my mother and my MIL. And time just flew. I spread my wings higher and higher. With my love for excellence and innovation, i stepped into a world of homecooks with my exposure to Cookpad one fine day on the social media. And there was no looking back since then and i have not only shared recipes here on this wonderful platform but also have made some lovely friends as well. Today iam successful because of my hard work, dedication and loads of good wishes of my family and my kids in particular.