Maharashtrian Vada

Maharashtrian Vada is a spiced potato dumpling coated in a crispy gram flour batter, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures. This popular street food is perfect as a snack or a light dinner option, especially when paired with chutneys.

Ingredients

• Potatoes - 200 grams
• Green chilies - 2, finely chopped
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Coriander leaves - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 1 teaspoon
• Gram flour (besan) - 100 grams
• Rice flour - 2 tablespoons
• Baking soda - a pinch
• Water - as needed
• Oil - for deep frying

Steps

1. Boil the potatoes in a pot until tender, then peel and mash them in a bowl.
2. In a pan, heat a teaspoon of oil and add mustard seeds until they pop, then add cumin seeds, green chilies, and ginger, stirring for 1-2 minutes.
3. Add the turmeric powder, salt, and chopped coriander leaves to the potato mash, then mix well. Finally, add lemon juice and mix again.
4. Form the potato mixture into small balls or patties and set aside.
5. In a separate bowl, mix gram flour, rice flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add water to make a smooth batter of medium thickness.
6. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Dip each potato ball into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated, and carefully drop it into the hot oil.
7. Fry the vadas in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.
8. Serve hot with green chutney or tamarind chutney.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in dietary fiber from potatoes, promoting digestive health.
• Provides essential vitamins and minerals from fresh ingredients like coriander and chilies.

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