Bateta Vada

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Ingredients

2 medium	potatoes
1 tablespoon	oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 pinch	asafoetida
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 tablespoon	ginger-garlic paste
2 tablespoons	chopped fresh coriander
1 tablespoon	lemon juice
to taste	salt
1 cup	gram flour (besan)
1/2 teaspoon	baking soda
1 cup	water

Instructions

1. 1 Boil the potatoes until tender, peel them, and mash them in a bowl.
2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and asafoetida. Let them splutter.
3. 3 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and ginger-garlic paste. Sauté for a minute.
4. 4 Add the mashed potatoes, salt, chopped coriander, and lemon juice. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. 5 Remove from heat and let the mixture cool. Once cooled, form small balls from the mixture.
6. 6 In a separate bowl, mix gram flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add water to make a smooth batter.
7. 7 Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Dip each potato ball in the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
8. 8 Carefully drop the coated balls into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.
9. 9 Remove the bateta vadas from the oil and drain on paper towels.