Aloo Bonda

Ingredients

 * 2 or 3 medium Potatoes (boiled and peeled and loosely mashed)
 * 1/2 tsp. of Cumin and Mustard Seeds each
 * fresh Green Chili chopped finely - to taste
 * 1/2 tsp. each Ginger & Garlic(finely chopped)
 * 3/4th cup Chopped Onions
 * 1/4 tsp. Turmeric Powder
 * 1/2 cup. Cilantro Leaves (chopped)
 * salt to taste
 * 2 tbsp. Lemon Juice
 * 1 1/2 cups besan -chickpea flour available in our store
 * 1 tsp. Cayenne pepper
 * 1/4 tsp. Baking Soda
 * oil for deep frying - use a wok for frying

Directions

 * 1) Heat about two tablespoons of Oil.
 * 2) Add Mustard Seeds and when the seeds start to crackle, add the Cumin Seeds, Green Chili, Salt, ginger and Garlic.
 * 3) Fry for a few seconds and add onions and Turmeric Powder.
 * 4) When the onions start to turn brown add Cilantro and lemon juice and the potatoes. #Mix well and turn off the heat. Let this mixture cool. Shape into small balls.
 * 5) Make a thick batter with Besan/chickpea flour, salt, red Chili Powder, Baking Soda and water.
 * 6) Heat the oil for 10 to 15 minutes on medium heat.
 * 7) When the oil is hot, Dip the Potato balls into the batter and carefully drop in the oil.
 * 8) Turn it every four minutes and remove from oil when it turns golden brown.
 * 9) Serve with tamarind or green chutney.