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Bonda is a typical South Indian snack that has various sweet and spicy versions in different regions. The most common bonda dish is Aloo Bonda (potato bonda), which is a spicy, deep-fried snack that tastes exceptionally good when paired with coconut chutney or green chutney. Bonda is usually among the dishes served in traditional feasts.
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Recipe
Ingredients
large potatoes
2
finely chopped onions
1/2 cup
chopped green chilies
2
tsp mustard seeds
1
tsp turmeric powder
1/2
asafoetida
A pinch
Salt to taste
gram flour (besan)
1 cup
tsp red chili powder
1/2
baking soda
A pinch
Oil for deep frying
Directions
Step 1:
Boil the potatoes, peel them and mash them properly.
Step 2:
In a pan, heat some oil and add the mustard seeds to it. Add the onions and green chilies and saute them till the onions turn translucent.
Step 3:
Add the mashed potatoes, turmeric, salt, and asafoetida to the pan. Mix properly and shape the mixture into small, round balls.
Step 4:
For the batter, mix the gram flour, red chili powder, baking soda, and salt with water, making sure there are no lumps.
Step 5:
Heat the oil for frying. Dip each potato ball in the batter and deep fry them until they're golden brown.
Step 6:
Serve the hot Bondas with coconut chutney or green chutney.
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