firstly, in a large mixing bowl take 2 cups boiled and grated potato.
further add 1/4 cup bread crumbs, 2 tbsp corn flour, 1/2 tsp chilli powder and salt to taste.
combine all the ingredients well. add more bread crumbs if required.
form a soft non sticky dough.
cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, this prevents smiley from breaking in oil and retain its shape.
now take a large ball sized prepared potato dough and flatten slightly thick over butter paper. butter paper avoids from dough to stick.
cut round using a cookie cutter or a glass.
also using a straw make eyes and use spoon to make a smile.or u can simply use smiley moulds
deep fry the potato smiles in hot oil. or brush with oil and bake in preheated oven at 180 degree celsius for 25 minutes or till it turns golden and crisp.
stir occasionally and fry till golden brown, keeping the flame on medium.
serve hot
