Soy-Free Batata Vada

Dive into the irresistible flavors of this Soy-Free Batata Vada, a delightful spin on the classic Indian street food snack. These golden, crispy fritters boast a spiced potato filling infused with aromatic ginger, garlic, green chilies, and zesty lemon juice, all enveloped in a light and fluffy gram flour batter. Completely soy-free and bursting with vibrant spices like turmeric, cumin, and mustard seeds, this recipe ensures a crowd-pleasing appetizer or tea-time treat. Perfectly crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, these deep-fried delights are easy to prepare and pair wonderfully with your favorite chutneys or dips. Gluten-free and a must-try for lovers of authentic Indian cuisine!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 5

Ingredients

• 4 medium Potatoes
• 2 small Green chilies
• 1 inch piece Ginger
• 4 pieces Garlic cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon Asafoetida
• 8 leaves Curry leaves
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves
• 1.5 cups Gram flour (besan)
• 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 cup Water
• 1 liter Oil

Directions

Step 1

Peel and boil the potatoes until they are soft. Once cooked, drain and mash them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

In a blender, make a paste with the green chilies, ginger, and garlic.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

Step 4

Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, turmeric powder, and curry leaves, and sauté for a minute.

Step 5

Add the chili-ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Add the mashed potatoes to the pan, along with 1 teaspoon salt and lemon juice. Mix well.

Step 7

Fold in the chopped coriander leaves, mix, and let the mixture cool.

Step 8

Shape the potato mixture into small balls about the size of a walnut and set aside.

Step 9

In a separate bowl, prepare the batter by combining gram flour, 0.5 teaspoon salt, baking soda, chili powder, and water. Whisk until smooth.

Step 10

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.

Step 11

Dip each potato ball into the gram flour batter ensuring it is completely covered, and gently lower into the hot oil.

Step 12

Fry the vada until golden brown, turning occasionally. This should take about 3-4 minutes per batch.

Step 13

Remove them with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Step 14

Serve the soy-free Batata Vada hot with chutney or ketchup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2251.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	9683.1

Total Fat 934.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4099.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 293.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.6g	0%
Total Sugars 30.5g
Protein 64.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 297.3mg	0%
Iron 21.0mg	0%
Potassium 6224.6mg	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: 85.5%

Protein: 2.6%

Carbs: 11.9%