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Kate Kanga Fritters

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Kate Kanga Fritters

Description

Kate Kanga is also known as Lesser Yam or Chinese yam or Dioscorea esculenta is a type of tuber which is mostly cultivated in Kerala, Goa, Konkan parts of Maharashtra India. In Malayalam, It is called Nana Kizhangu. They are quite sticky in nature. In Goa and Maharashtra these are mainly boiled with salt, peeled and consumed. These can also be baked or used in making curries or chips. Extremely healthy and nutritious these tubers taste amazing.  

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :15 Min

Cook Time : 5 Min

Total Time : 20 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 2 nos kate kanga/lesser yam medium sized
  • 1 cups gram flour / besan
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1-2 pinch baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp asafoetida
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 cups oil for frying
  • 1/4 tsp salt for a batter or to taste
  • 1/4-1/2 cups water to make a thick batter

Directions

  • Wash, pat dry and peel kanga. Slice it using the slicer and dip them in salt water for 10-12 minutes. Need to handle carefully as tuber is little sticky. Or directly slice in the prepared batter and fry.
  • In a bowl, take all the ingredients except oil and water and slices. Mix well.
  • Add water slowly at a time and make a thick batter.
  • Heat oil in a pan or wok.
  • Dip slices into the batter, coat properly from all the sides and fry on low- medium flame until golden and crisp.
  • Serve hot with dal rice or any dip or chutney.
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Vegetable Gram flour Kitty Party Savory Comfort Food Onam Quick Beginner Cook Less than or equal to 10 ingredients Less than or equal to 10 steps Less than or equal to 30 min less than 30 Mins Stove Top For Large Groups Finger Food Served Hot Snacks Vegetarian