Cheesy Broccoli Batata Vada
The iconic BATATA VADA with a one of a kind twist i.e. with shredded broccoli & cheese. Next thing you know the kiddos will be lovingly eating broccoli!!!!
Ingredients
Filling:
- 1 cup Potatoes boiled & mashed
- 2 cups Broccoli pulsed
- 1 cup Feta Cheese Or Any one of your choice
- 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
- 1 small Green Chili chopped
- Pinch Asafoetida
- ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
- 1½ tsp Garam Masala
- 2 tsp Coriander Powder
- ½ tsp Black Salt Optional
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- Salt: To taste
- Oil for deep frying
Batter:
- 1¼ cups Coarse gram flour besan
- ½ tsp Red chill powder
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder
- ½ tsp Baking Soda
- Salt: to taste
- Water as needed
Instructions
Filling
- Break down the broccoli into individual florets and pulse them in a food processor till you get granules.
- Heat one tbsp oil in a pan, add asafoetida, turmeric powder, coriander powder, green chilli, ginger- garlic paste and saute.
- Add pulsed broccoli and cook for few minutes. Add potatoes, feta cheese, lemon juice, black salt, salt and mix. Set aside to cool.
Batter
- Place the gram flour in a bowl. Add salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, baking soda and mix. Add sufficient water to a smooth and thick batter. Set aside for at least 15 minutes.
Frying
- Divide the broccoli, potato mixture into eight equal portions and shape them into balls.
- Heat sufficient oil in a big frying pan. Dip the balls gently in the batter and deep fry till golden brown on the outside.
- Drain on absorbent paper.
- Serve immediately.