Bateta Vada

Crispy, golden, and bursting with flavor, Bateta Vada is a beloved Indian snack that combines fluffy spiced potato balls with a perfectly seasoned chickpea flour (besan) batter. These delectable fritters are flavored with a vibrant blend of green chilies, garlic, ginger, and aromatic mustard seeds, all enhanced by the earthy notes of turmeric and asafoetida. Deep-fried to perfection, the vadas are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, making them an irresistible treat. Quick to make in just 40 minutes, they are perfect as a snack or appetizer and pair beautifully with tangy green chutney or ketchup. Whether served at tea-time or as part of a festive spread, Bateta Vada is the ultimate comfort food for lovers of Indian street food.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Potatoes
• 2 pieces Green chilies
• 1 inch Ginger
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons Coriander leaves
• 0.5 teaspoons Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Mustard seeds
• 0.25 teaspoons Asafoetida
• 8 pieces Curry leaves
• 1 teaspoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Oil
• 1 cup Chickpea flour (Besan)
• 0.5 teaspoons Red chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.75 cup Water
• 0 as needed Oil for frying

Directions

Step 1

Boil potatoes in a large pot until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, peel, and mash them.

Step 2

Finely chop green chilies and ginger. Crush garlic cloves.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

Step 4

Add asafoetida, curry leaves, green chilies, ginger, and crushed garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes.

Step 5

Add turmeric powder and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well.

Step 6

Add the mashed potatoes to the pan. Add 0.5 teaspoons salt and mix everything thoroughly.

Step 7

Let the mixture cool. Divide it into equal portions and shape them into balls.

Step 8

In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, remaining salt, red chili powder, and baking soda.

Step 9

Gradually add water to the flour until you get a smooth batter of coating consistency.

Step 10

Heat oil for frying in a deep pan over medium heat.

Step 11

Dip each potato ball in the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.

Step 12

Gently drop the vadas into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 13

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Step 14

Serve hot with green chutney or ketchup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	907.9 grams (907.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1249

Total Fat 38.10g	49%
Saturated Fat 4.10g	21%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2825mg	123%
Total Carbohydrate 190.20g	69%
Dietary Fiber 27.20g	97%
Total Sugars 21.50g
Protein 42.90g	86%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 190mg	15%
Iron 14mg	76%
Potassium 4057mg	86%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.9%

Protein: 13.5%

Carbs: 59.7%