In a pan add 2 teaspoon oil and heat. Next add mustard, cumin seeds and asafoetida.
After the mustard seeds splutter add ginger, onion and saute till they turn translucent .
Now add chilli powder, turmeric powder and 1 tablespoon water and fry it for a minute.
Now add mashed potato, salt, curry leaves and mix together while adding 1/4 water. Keep on medium flame and remove from heat when the potato mixture is thick enough to form balls.
Heat the oil in a wok for frying.
Prepare a thick corn flour slurry by adding 3 tablespoon water.
Divide the potato mixture into equal portions and roll out to balls.
When the oil is ready for frying, dip the balls into corn flour slurry and roll over on the oats.
Now drop the balls in the oil and fry it.
After it gets cooked remove from oil and place it on kitchen towels.
