Batter Fried Stuffed Potato

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Batter Fried Stuffed Potato

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 20 Min

Total Time : 30 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 3
  • 1-2 potatoes, peeled and cut into half


  • 1-2 tbsp. oil


  • 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds


  • 1 onion, chopped


  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped


  • 1/2


  • 1-2 green chilies, chopped


  • 1/2 tsp. salt or to taste


  • 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder


  • 1/2 tsp. red chili powder


  • 1/4 tsp. garam masala powder


  • Batter - 1/2 cup besan (gram flour)


  • 1/8th tsp. salt or a pinch


  • 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder


  • 1/2 tsp. red chili powder


  • 2 cups oil

Directions

  • Boil the potatoes till they are slightly soft (al dente). Scoop out from the centre of the potatoes and keep it aside.
  • Make a batter with the besan, salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder and required quantity of water. Keep aside.
  • To prepare the filling, heat oil and temper with cumin seeds. Saute for a few seconds. Add the onion, ginger, garlic and green chilies.
  • Fry till they turn slightly brown in colour. Now add the scooped potato and all the dry spices. Mix well and saute for 1-2 minutes. Switch off the flame and keep aside to cool down.
  • Fill the potatoes with little of the prepared stuffing. Dip in the batter to coat well. Heat oil and gently slide the stuffed potatoes in it.
  • Fry on a medium flame till golden in colour on all sides. Drain on a kitchen towel and serve them as a tea time snack or as appetizers with some chutney.