Indian Potato Balls Recipe Video

Potatoes are truly a versatile vegetable that can take a number of forms real easy and taste great each time. This potato balls recipe is a popular Indian street side snack that you are sure to love. Potatoes seasoned with Indian spices...just what would appeal to your tastebuds.

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings1
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
SpecialityVegetarian
Main Ingredient, Interest Group

Ingredients

 Potatoes2 , boiled and mashed
 Salt To Taste
 Coriander powder1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Chili powder1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Lemon juice1⁄4 Tablespoon
 Garlic1⁄4 , grated
 Ginger piece1 Inch
 Turmeric powder1 Pinch
 Coriander leaves1 Tablespoon
 Water1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Chick pea flour1 Cup (16 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 710 Calories from Fat 66

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8 g12.2%

Saturated Fat 0.91 g4.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 507.6 mg21.2%

Total Carbohydrates 135 g44.9%

Dietary Fiber 21.9 g87.4%

Sugars 14.1 g

Protein 31 g61.9%

Vitamin A 36% Vitamin C 145.5%

Calcium 13% Iron 51%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. Mash two boiled potatoes in a bowl.
2. Add a pinch of turmeric, spices, salt, chili powder, lemon juice, garlic and ginger.
3. Mix well so that all spices are blended well in the potatoes. Make balls from it and keep it aside.
4. In a bowl, take chick pea flour.
5. Add salt and chili powder and mix well and ensure that there are no lumps in the flour.
6. Add water and mix all the ingredients to prepare a paste. Ensure that the batter is free flowing and not too watery or thick.
7. In a pan, heat oil.
8. Coat the potato balls in the chick pea paste such that it evenly coats all sides.
9. Add the ball to the pan and make sure it's cooked to a golden brown. Make sure the oil is hot, but too hot or the ball with become dark brown.
10. When the balls are golden brown, let them drain on a towel to get rid of the excess oil.

SERVING
11. Serve Indian potato balls with chutney or ketchup or have it as it is.

Editors Review

These mouth watering Indian potato balls are real treats for your guests. These are at their best when served with Indian mint sauce (chutney). However, you can also serve with the regular ketchup. Go through the video, so that next time you have visitors in your house, you can give them a surprise with these spicy treats.

Comments

Anonymous

Anonymous says :

Hi, i tried the receipe but the balls i made were not hard enough so when it was in oil, some pieces were going apart... is there something i done wrong ? (sorry, my English is not good...) shukriya Dominique from Canada
Posted on: 20 November 2009 - 1:37pm
Anonymous

Anonymous says :

nice! i am gonna try this for halloween at my work place
Posted on: 27 October 2009 - 12:47am
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Kuku says :

This receipes seems interesting as my whole family is a big fan of potatoes. One query, please tell me do I need chick pea flour only for this or can I substitute chick pea flour with gram flour also. Thanks.
Posted on: 18 September 2008 - 3:13am
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amiablepsyche says :

very easy and innovative recipe.
Posted on: 22 September 2007 - 5:04am
shantihhh profile page

shantihhh says :

I always look at your recipes for inspiration for dinner!
Posted on: 31 July 2007 - 6:21pm
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