getfood: Aloo Bonda Recipe - Urulaikizhangu/Potato bonda

Aloo bonda, Potato bonda, Urulai kizhangu bonda, Alu bonda, stuffed bonda etc etc Tongue

– This yummy South Indian Tea Time snack with a crispy exterior and soft interior with potato masala stuffing is called by different names in different languages.Whatever be the name it’s one of the most favorite Tea time snacks for kids and adults as well Happy

.Raksha loves Onion bajji and Potato bonda among all the deep fried snacks.So I make this very often in my kitchen after she comes back from the school.Whenever I make these snacks for her,I can see a thousand watts bulb in her face out of joy,haha Winking

.to make bajji and bonda,I always follow the ratio of 3:1 besan and rice flour to make bonda or bajji.It never fails for me.Do try this recipe by following the tips i have shared here.You will get it perfect Peace Sign

.Ok,lets see how to make this crispy aloo bonda recipe.

Don't forget to check out my Aloo Paneer Bonda Recipe.The combo and aloo and paneer woul dbe a double treat for your kids :)

Aloo bonda recipe

Aloo bonda recipe/Potato bonda - South Indian style tea time snack recipe

Cuisine: South Indian

Category: snacks

Serves: 8 nos

Prep time: 10 Minutes

Cook time: 20 Minutes

Total time: 30 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

FOR MASALA

Potato - 2 nos (medium sized )
Green chilli - 2 nos (finely chopped )
Big onions - 1 no (-do-)
Curry leaves - few
Ginger - a small piece (Finely chopped)
Salt & water - as required

TO TEMPER

Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
Urad dal- 1/2 tsp
Chana dal - 1/2 tsp
Jeera - 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves - few

TO GARNISH

Coriander leaves - few
Lime juice - A few drops ( optional)

FOR BONDA BATTER

Gram flour - 6 tbsp
Rice flour - 2 tsbp
Cooking soda - a big pinch
Red chiiy powder - 1 tsp
Hing - A pinch
Salt & water - as required

METHOD

Wash and pressure cook the potatoes.Peel the skin and mash it well.Set aside.Chop the onions,chilli,ginger and coriander leaves.

Heat oil in a kadai and splutter mustard seeds,urad dal,chana dal and curry leaves.Add onions,green chillies,ginger bits and saute well.Now add the mashed potato.Mix well.Add salt,turmeric powder and mix well.Make it like a thick dough.Lastly garnish with coriander leaves and keep the masala ready.Sprinkle some lemon juice if needed.

Make a small lemon sized balls out of the stuffing and keep them in a plate. In a wide bowl,take the besan flour,rice flour,red chilli powder,cooking soda,hing,salt and pinch of food color if needed.Mix everything well.Add water and make a cream like paste.The batter should be thick and fall like a ribbon.Do not add more water and make the batter thin because thin batter makes tails while u drop the bonda in oil.Whereas very thick batter gives you hard bonda.So the quantity of water is very important.

Heat oil to deep fry.Drop a pinch of batter and if it rises immediately,oil is ready.Now take the potato ball and dip in the batter.Coat the balls well with the batter and drop in the hot oil.Cook in medium flame by turning the bonda at regular intervals.Remove when it turns golden brown.Drain the oil in a tissue and serve hot with coconut chutney or tomato sauce ! Enjoy with hot tea !