Urulaikizhangu Bonda

Prep Time:20 m      Cook Time:30 m

Makes:15 - 20

Ingredients

Potato                   - 4

Onion                   - 1

Green Chilli         - 3

Curry Leaves       - 2 sprigs

Coriander Leaves - 2 tblsp

Mustard Seeds     - to splutter

Amchur powder   - 1/4 tsp(optional)

Garam Masala      - 1/4 tsp

Salt                       - to taste
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Oil                        - to deep fry
For the outer covering
Gram Flour     - 1 cup
Salt                  - to taste
Chilli Powder  - 1/4 tsp
Bicarb of soda - a pinch

Method

• Boil and mash the potatoes.Prepare the batter for the outer covering.
     
• Heat two teaspoons of oil,splutter mustard seeds,add curry leaves,green chilli,onion and saute well.Add turmeric powder,mashed potato,amchur powder,garam masala ,coriander leaves and mix them well.Let this cool slightly and make small balls.Meanwhile heat oil to deep fry.
                                  
                           
     
• Dip the balls one by one in the batter and fry them in hot oil till golden colour and serve with any desired side dish.
                                             
     

Little Words

• For kids green chilli can be avoided.
• The last picture is plain mashed potato coated in the batter and deep fried.
• A perfect teatime snack and divine on a rainy day.
• If you have mashed potato this snack could be made in a jiffy.