Potato ( aalu ) Bonda recipe

Aloo ( potato ) Bonda recipe

Content :

• Introduction to Aloo Bonda recipe 
• Note
• Ingredients list with measurements
• Method of preparation and cooking
• Coconut chutney preparation
• Health tips 

Introduction to Aloo Bonda :

Potato is also known as aloo . So that , this recipe is known as aalu Bonda . The vegetable potato itself most of us favourite . Whatever the recipe in that makes us mouth watering . That too , Bonda is much more favourite in rainy seasons . Beyond season , it is a very yummy and delicious snack which suits our mood to enjoy . 

Note :

⏲️ Preparation time : 30 minutes

🕰️ Cooking time : 20 minutes 

🔖 Cuisine : Indian snack 

🍽️ Serving : 2-3 members and 5-6 members 

🔖 Serving temperature : hot 

Ingredients with measurements :

For stuffing : 

• Potato - 4 
• Onion - 1
• Green chilli - 2
• Mustard - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Ginger 
• Curry leaves 
• Oil 
• Salt - required amount
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Asafoetida - a pinch 

For batter :

• Chickpea powder - 1 cup
• Rice flour - 1/4 cup
• Chilli powder - 1-2 teaspoon
• Salt - required amount

The above measurements is for 2-3 members . If you want more than that increase the the amount of ingredients . Potato as count 6 - 7 , chickpea powder as 2 cup , chilli powder as 3 tablespoon and required of salt will differ . 

Method of preparation and cooking :

Preparation for aloo stuffing :

• Wash the potatoes and boil them in a fresh water . Once the potato cooked well . Let it cool for 10 - 15 minutes or else using cold water cool it . 

• Then , peel the skin of it and smash it well .

• Chop the onion , coriander lraves and green chilli finely . 

Cooking the stuff : 

• In a pan , add 2-3 tablespoon of oil . Wait till oil gets heat . 

Tip : don't over heat and maintain the flame in low or medium . 

• To this add , 1/2 teaspoon of mustard , 1)2 teaspoon of cumin , curry leaves , 1/2 teaspoon of grated ginger , 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder and saute it once .

• After 2 minutes , add finely chopped onion and saute it . 

• Once the onion turn to golden , add the smashed potatoes , required amount of salt  and saute it .

• At this stage , add a pinch of asafoetida and stir once . 

• Cook this on medium flame for 5 - 10 minutes . 

• Finally , add a handful of chopped coriander leaves , stir once well and turn off the flame .

  Our stuffing for Bonda is ready !

Batter preparation : 

• In a mixing bowl , add 1 cup of chickpea powder , 1/4 cup rice flour , 1-2 teaspoon of chilli powder and required amount of salt .

• Mix altogether well . 

• Then , add water gradually and mix .

Tip : don't add water at a time . Add , gradually and mix . The consistency should be like batter . It should not be too thick or watery . 

Preparation of Bonda : 

• Divide the potato stuff into small balls . 

Tip : you can make the balls according to your required size . 

• In a frying pan , add the required amount of oil to fry . 

• Dip the balls on the prepared batter and slowly place in the oil . 

• Likewise , dip 3-4 balls in the batter and place in the oil . 

• In a medium flame , fry the balls till it turns golden brown . 

• Likewise , fry all the balls you have . 

         Our potato ( aloo ) Bonda is ready ! 

• Enjoy the hot potato Bonda with coconut chutney or with your favourite sauce . 

Chutney preparation : 

• Add 3/4th cup of grated coconut to the blender jar . 

• To this add 2-3 tablespoon of roasted gram , 2-3 green chillies , 1 or 2 strands of garlic and required amount of salt . 

• First grind them as a powder and then add 1/2 cup of water . Grind it well as a paste . 

Tip : You can adjust the salt , water according to the consistency you want . 

• Then , transfer it to the separate bowl .

• In a pan , add 2 tablespoon of oil and add 1/2 teaspoon of mustard , 1/2 teaspoon of cumin and few curry leaves .

• Roast it well in a low flame and pour this tempering to the prepared chutney .

Our coconut chutney for Bonda is ready ! 

Health tips : 

Potatoes are the good source of vitamins and minerals and you can add in your weight loss diet which will be helpful to reduce your weight . It is also rich in fiber . But reduce it's consumption as a fried one . Take a low servings of potatoes it your diet . Over consumption leads to health risk for the people who are above 40 .