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Potato Bonda | Crispy South Indian Tea Time Snack

Crispy golden Potato Bonda with a soft, spiced potato filling — the perfect evening snack for tea time or rainy days, made easy with Bajji Bonda Mix.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: SOUTH INDIAN
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 boiled potatoes
  • Oil for frying
  • Mustard seeds
  • Chana dal
  • Curry leaves
  • Green chillies chopped
  • 2 onions chopped
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • Turmeric powder
  • A pinch of asafoetida
  • Coriander leaves
  • Bajji/Bonda Mix as needed for batter

Method
 

  1. Heat oil and add mustard seeds, chana dal, curry leaves, green chillies, and onions. Fry well.
  2. Add chilli powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida, and a little water.
  3. Add the boiled potatoes and mash well until everything is nicely combined.
  4. Mix in coriander leaves and let the filling cool.
  5. Shape into smooth round balls.
  6. Dip each ball in Bajji Bonda batter and fry in hot oil until crispy and golden.
  7. Serve hot with coconut chutney or ketchup.

Notes

Cool the filling completely before shaping — warm filling is harder to shape into neat balls.
Make sure the batter is not too thick or too thin — it should coat the back of a spoon.
Fry on medium heat — high heat browns the outside too fast without cooking the batter through.
I used instant Bajji Bonda Mix — works perfectly and saves time!