Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Vada Pau



Ingredients
:

Besan / Gram Flour 1 1/2 Cups
Soda bi Carb 1/8 tsp
Turmeric Powder a pinch
Red Chilli Powder a big pinch
Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying

Potato Stuffing:

Potato 4 – 5 Medium
Onion 1
Green Chiles 3 – 5
Cumin Seeds 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder 1/4 tsp
Asafoetida a pinch
Cilantro few Sprigs
Curry Leaves 4
Lemon Juice 1 – 1 1/2 tsps
Salt to taste
Oil 1 tbsp.

Variations: Ingredients that go into potato stuffing changes with every recipe. Add red chilli powder, garam masala powder, fennel seeds, coriander seeds etc to the tempering before mixing with the mashed potatoes. Minced ginger can also be added to tempering. (read less)