{"id":"recipe_a0511e71e4","slug":"batata-vada","title":"Batata Vada","description":"A quintessential Indian street food snack from Maharashtra, featuring spiced mashed potato balls coated in a golden gram flour batter and deep-fried to perfection.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":40,"activeMinutes":40},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"4 medium potatoes, boiled and peeled","name":"Potatoes","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"boiled and peeled","notes":"medium sized","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 green chilies, finely chopped","name":"Green chili","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"chopped","notes":"adjust for spice preference","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 inch ginger, grated","name":"Ginger","quantity":1,"unit":"inch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"inch","form":"grated","notes":"fresh","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"4 garlic cloves, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 tsp mustard seeds","name":"Mustard Seeds","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"whole","notes":"","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"8-10 curry leaves","name":"Curry Leaves","quantity":10,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":10,"usUnit":"piece","form":"fresh","notes":"","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1/2 tsp turmeric powder","name":"Turmeric","quantity":2.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"divided","group":"General","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped","name":"Cilantro","quantity":10,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"chopped","notes":"","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1.5 cups gram flour (besan)","name":"Flour","quantity":180,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1 1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"powder","notes":"chickpea flour","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"2 tbsp rice flour","name":"Rice Flour","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"powder","notes":"for crispiness","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"1 pinch asafoetida (hing)","name":"Asafoetida","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-12","original":"Oil for deep frying","name":"Oil","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2 1/8","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"vegetable or sunflower oil","group":"General","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-13","original":"Salt to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"powder","notes":"to taste","group":"General","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Mash the boiled potatoes in a large bowl until smooth but with some small chunks for texture.","group":"Filling Prep","title":"Mash the boiled potatoes","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Filling Prep"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add curry leaves, green chilies, ginger, and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute.","group":"Filling Prep","title":"Heat 1 tablespoon of oil","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Filling Prep"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder and salt to the pan, then pour this tempering over the mashed potatoes. Add chopped cilantro and mix well.","group":"Filling Prep","title":"Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder and salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Filling Prep"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Divide the potato mixture into 10 equal portions and roll them into smooth balls.","group":"Filling Prep","title":"Divide the potato mixture","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Filling Prep"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"In a separate bowl, whisk together gram flour, rice flour, the remaining 1/4 tsp turmeric, salt, and asafoetida. Gradually add water to make a thick, smooth batter that coats the back of a spoon.","group":"Batter Prep","title":"Whisk together gram flour, rice flour, the remaining 1/4 tsp turmeric, salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Batter Prep"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Heat oil for deep frying in a kadai (pan) to 350°F (177°C). Dip each potato ball into the batter, coating it evenly, and carefully drop into the hot oil.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat oil for deep frying","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Fry the vadas on medium heat until they are golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels.","group":"Cooking","title":"Fry the vadas on medium heat","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"Serve hot with green chutney, tamarind chutney, or inside a bun (pav) to make Vada Pav. For extra crispiness, add a tablespoon of hot oil to the batter before dipping the vadas.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["Maharashtrian"]},"course":["appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["fry"],"equipment":["Deep frying pan","Mixing bowl","Potato masher","Whisk"],"diet":["vegetarian","vegan","gluten_free"],"allergens":["mustard"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":10,"unit":"vada","note":"Makes approximately 10 medium-sized potato balls"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The potato filling can be made 1 day in advance and refrigerated."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. 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