Potato vada/aloo vada Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Boil and mash the potatoes in a bowl.
• STEP 2.Add chopped onions, green chilies, ginger, coriander leaves, and spices to the mashed potatoes.
• STEP 3.Mix everything well to form a smooth dough-like mixture.
• STEP 4.Take a small portion of the mixture and shape it into a round patty.
• STEP 5.Heat oil in a deep pan for frying.
• STEP 6.Gently slide the potato vadas into the hot oil and fry until they turn golden brown and crispy.
• STEP 7.Remove the vadas from the oil and drain excess oil on a paper towel.
• STEP 8.Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure the mashed potatoes are completely cooled before adding the other ingredients.
• You can adjust the spice level according to your preference by adding more or less green chilies.
• To make the vadas extra crispy, you can add a tablespoon of rice flour to the mixture.
• For a healthier version, you can also shallow fry the vadas instead of deep-frying them.

Storage and Serving

• Potato vadas are best served hot and fresh.
• If you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• To reheat, you can either microwave them for a few seconds or heat them in a preheated oven until warm.
• Serve the reheated vadas with chutney or ketchup.