High Protein Bateta Wara

Elevate your snack game with this High-Protein Bateta Wara, a flavorful twist on the traditional Gujarati potato fritter. Packed with nutrient-rich quinoa and protein-dense chickpea flour, these crispy, golden bites are as satisfying as they are wholesome. Infused with aromatic spices like cumin, turmeric, and red chili powder, and accented by fresh coriander and green chilies, this recipe delivers a delicious balance of bold flavors and hearty textures. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these fritters are deep-fried to perfection and ideal for serving with mint chutney or yogurt. Quick to prepare in under an hour, this vegetarian, protein-packed recipe makes for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack that’s both indulgent and nourishing. Whether you're hosting a gathering or looking for a unique twist on a classic dish, Bateta Wara never tasted this good!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium potatoes
• 0.5 cup quinoa
• 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
• 0.75 cup water
• 0.25 cup fresh coriander leaves
• 2 medium green chilies
• 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0 for frying oil

Directions

Step 1

Start by rinsing the quinoa thoroughly and cooking it according to package instructions. Once cooked, set it aside to cool.

Step 2

Peel the potatoes and grate them into a large bowl. Sprinkle a little salt on top and let them sit for about 10 minutes.

Step 3

After resting, squeeze out any excess moisture from the grated potatoes using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained potatoes, cooked quinoa, chickpea flour, water, chopped coriander leaves, finely chopped green chilies, ginger garlic paste, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.

Step 5

Mix all the ingredients together until well combined into a thick batter.

Step 6

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. You will need enough oil to deep fry the wara, about 2 inches deep.

Step 7

Using your hands or a spoon, form small balls or patties with the potato mixture. Gently drop them into the hot oil.

Step 8

Fry the wara in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook them until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per batch.

Step 9

Once fried, remove the wara with a slotted spoon and Drain excess oil by placing them onto a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 10

Serve hot with mint chutney or yogurt, and enjoy your high-protein Bateta Wara with family and friends!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1540.7 grams (1540.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3598

Total Fat 240.80g	309%
Saturated Fat 15.90g	80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3174mg	138%
Total Carbohydrate 309.30g	112%
Dietary Fiber 35.80g	128%
Total Sugars 25.70g
Protein 65.30g	131%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 303mg	23%
Iron 22mg	124%
Potassium 6172mg	131%

*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: 59.1%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 33.8%