Low Fat Bateta Wara

Indulge in the guilt-free goodness of Low Fat Bateta Wara, a healthy twist on the classic Indian snack! Perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these oven-baked potato fritters are coated in a spiced chickpea flour batter infused with turmeric, cumin, and red chili powder. Instead of deep-frying, this recipe opts for a baking method that retains all the flavor while cutting down on oil. A final drizzle of sizzling mustard seed tempering adds a tempting aromatic finish. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, these light yet satisfying bateta wara are ideal as a snack, appetizer, or tea-time treat. Serve them hot with your favorite chutney, and elevate your snacking game while keeping it healthy!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Potatoes
• 150 grams Chickpea flour (Besan)
• 150 ml Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 2 tablespoons Oil (for greasing and tempering)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and boil the potatoes until they are tender. Drain and allow them to cool slightly before mashing them in a bowl.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpea flour, turmeric, red chili powder, ground cumin, and salt. Mix well.

Step 3

Add water to the dry ingredients gradually, whisking continuously until you achieve a smooth batter with pancake-like consistency.

Step 4

Mix baking powder and chopped coriander leaves into the batter.

Step 5

Grease your hands lightly and form small balls of the mashed potatoes.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Step 7

Dip each potato ball into the chickpea batter, making sure it's coated evenly, and place it on the prepared baking tray.

Step 8

Repeat the dipping process until all potato balls are coated.

Step 9

Bake the coated balls in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes. Flip the balls halfway through the baking time to ensure even cooking.

Step 10

While the wara are baking, heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them sizzle until they begin to pop.

Step 11

Drizzle the tempered mustard seeds and oil over the baked bateta wara.

Step 12

Serve the Low Fat Bateta Wara hot with your favorite chutney or dip.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(851.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1328.8

Total Fat 41.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2741.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 199.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.1g	0%
Total Sugars 22.6g
Protein 47.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 193.7mg	0%
Iron 15.8mg	0%
Potassium 4097.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.3%

Protein: 14.1%

Carbs: 58.6%