Batata Vada Recipe | Maharashtrian Aloo Vada - Street Style (2024)

Batata Vada Recipe | Aloo Vada Recipe | Potato Vada | Aloo Batata Wada with detailed photo and video recipe. An easy and popular Western India deep-fried snack recipe made with potatoes. It is a well-known snack across India but originates from western India, particularly from the Marathi cuisine. It is generally eaten as an evening snack with a topping of green chutney or can be served with bread like a vada pav or sandwich.
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1About Batata Vada

2Chef Tips For Batata Vada

3Watch Video

4Recipe Card

5Ingredients 1x2x3x

6Step By Step Photos

7Notes


Batata Vada Recipe | Aloo Vada Recipe | Potato Vada | Aloo Batata Wada with step-by-step photo and video recipe. Vada recipes are very common across India and are made with different ingredients. Generally, in South India, it is made with lentils like urad dal, chana dal, and toor dal without any stuffing. But in Western India, there is another variation known as the batata vada recipe made with potato stuffing and besan coating.

I have posted several variations to the popular vada recipe and also its far cousin aloo bonda. Apart from its shape and size, there isn’t much difference between Bonda and this recipe. But there are huge differences between the South Indian variant of Vada to this recipe. The major difference is the use of lentils in the potato. The south indian variant generally uses lentil mix (either urad dal, chana dal, or toor dal) which makes it super tasty and crisp. Whereas in this recipe the spiced and mashed potatoes are shaped like patties and coated with spiced chickpea flour. Later it is deep-fried till crisp and is ready to be served.

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Furthermore, some easy important, and critical tips, suggestions, and variations to the Batata vada recipe. Firstly, the shape of this recipe is not critical for this recipe and can be flat like patties so that it can be used as both a snack and also as stuffing. Shaping like balls are easier to handle and also deep fry them. Secondly, it has to be deep-fried in a medium to low flame so that it can be cooked evenly and the heat reaches the core. Moreover, deep fry these in small batches and do not overcrowd each other. Lastly, the boiled potatoes should be spiced thoroughly and they should be filled with flavors like ginger, garlic, coriander, and curry leaves. If you like garlic flavour you can also add it to potato mash to make it more flavored.

finally, I request you to check my other Snacks Recipes Collection with this post of batata vada recipe. it mainly includes snack recipes like cabbage vada, vegetable nuggets, kat vada, paneer pav bhaji, Poha vada, Chilli parotta, veg pakora, Mullu murukku, bread balls, Kurkuri bhindi. Furthermore these i would like to highlight my other recipes collection,

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About Batata Vada

It is a tasty and simple deep-fried fritter made with seasoned and spiced potatoes mashed with chickpea flour batter covering. Aloo vada or Batata vada is a popular snack from Western India if not all over India and is mainly served as an evening snack with a cup of tea or coffee. In addition, it is also served as a patties in between bread or pav which does make it a complete meal. While there are myriad ways to serve this simple vada, the fan following is mainly due to its flavorful taste.

In addition, there are different ways to make this simple Batata Vada or Bataka Vada recipe. The most common way is to make just with potatoes and deep fry them with chickpea batter covering. This can also be made with other supporting vegetables and it is also referred to as vegetable bonda. Further, it can also be shaped to any different shapes as per the need or how it is used. The most common way is to make it round in shape, but it can also be done flat or in small ball-like shapes.

Chef Tips for Batata Vada

The recipe is super simple with very little space to go wrong. Yet to make it perfect some of the critical and important tips and suggestions are –

  1. Potato Mash – The potatoes have to be thoroughly cooked and mashed so that they get a silky smooth texture. Moreover, the seasonings and toppings like spices, and herbs must be evenly distributed. So mash and knead the potato mash evenly.
  2. Bonda Texture – The outer layer of the Bonda can be crisp or smooth textured. Most commonly it is preferred to have crisp and you can add rice flour or corn flour to make it crisp. Also, you can add baking soda to make it more puffy and
  3. Seasoning – The most common seasonings are basic spices and herbs used must be evenly spread and distributed. Also, you can experiment by generously adding garlic and ginger to make it more flavorful.
  4. Frying – The frying has to be done in medium to low flame so that it gets cooked evenly. Also, fry till it gets light golden brown in color. Do not fry till it gets dark. It would generally get a dark color once it is removed from the oil.
  5. Accompaniments – It does not need any additional side or accompaniments as it is loaded with all flavors and supporting taste agents. Yet when served with green chutney or sweet and spicy sauce, it makes it more special.

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Batata Vada Recipe | Maharashtrian Aloo Vada - Street Style

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Snack

Cuisine indian street food, maharashtrian

Servings 10 Servings

Calories 133 kcal

Ingredients

FOR POTATO STUFFING:

  • 7 potato
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 dried red chilli, chopped
  • pinch hing
  • few curry leaves
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 inch ginger, chopped
  • 2 chilli, chopped
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp coriander, chopped

FOR BESAN BATTER:

  • 2 cup besan / gram flour
  • 2 tbsp rice flour
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • ¼ tsp ajwain
  • pinch hing
  • ½ tsp salt
  • water, for batter
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • oil, for frying

Instructions

  • Firstly, in a pressure cooker place 7 potato in a steamer basket.

  • Cover and pressure cook for 5 whistles.

  • Cool completely and peel the skin of potato.

  • Now mash the potato using the potato masher. keep aside.

  • In a pan heat 2 tbsp oil, add 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp cumin, 1 dried red chilli, pinch hing, few curry leaves and splutter on medium flame.

  • Add 5 cloves garlic, 1 inch ginger, 2 chilli and saute for 2 minutes.

  • Also, add ½ tsp turmeric and saute until the turmeric turns aromatic.

  • Transfer the tempering onto the mashed potato.

  • Furthermore, add 1 tsp salt and 2 tbsp coriander. mix well,

  • Now prepare a small ball-sized ball and keep it aside.

  • To prepare the besan batter, in a bowl take 2 cup besan, 2 tbsp rice flour, ¼ tsp turmeric, ¼ tsp ajwain, pinch hing and ½ tsp salt.

  • Using a whisk, mix well making sure everything is well combined.

  • Furthermore, add water as required and mix well.

  • Prepare a smooth thick flowing consistency batter adding water as required.

  • Now add ¼ tsp baking soda and mix well.

  • Drop the potato ball into the batter, and coat well.

  • Deep fry in hot oil, keeping the flame on medium.

  • Stir occasionally, until the vada turns golden brown and crispy.

  • Finally, enjoy batata vada recipe with green chutney and tomato sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 268mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 125IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 2mg

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How to make Aloo Vada with step by step photo:

  1. Firstly, in a pressure cooker place 7 potato in a steamer basket.
    Batata Vada Recipe | Maharashtrian Aloo Vada - Street Style (4)
  2. Cover and pressure cook for 5 whistles.
    Batata Vada Recipe | Maharashtrian Aloo Vada - Street Style (5)
  3. cool completely and peel the skin of potato.
    Batata Vada Recipe | Maharashtrian Aloo Vada - Street Style (6)
  4. Now mash the potato using the potato masher. Keep aside.
    Batata Vada Recipe | Maharashtrian Aloo Vada - Street Style (7)
  5. In a pan heat 2 tbsp oil, add 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp cumin, 1 dried red chilli, pinch hing, few curry leaves and splutter on medium flame.
    Batata Vada Recipe | Maharashtrian Aloo Vada - Street Style (8)
  6. Add 5 cloves garlic,1 inch ginger,2 chilli and saute for 2 minutes.
    Batata Vada Recipe | Maharashtrian Aloo Vada - Street Style (9)
  7. Also, add ½ tsp turmeric and saute until the turmeric turns aromatic.
    Batata Vada Recipe | Maharashtrian Aloo Vada - Street Style (10)
  8. Transfer the tempering onto the mashed potato.
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  9. Furthermore, add 1 tsp salt and 2 tbsp coriander. Mix well.
    Batata Vada Recipe | Maharashtrian Aloo Vada - Street Style (12)
  10. Now prepare a small ball-sized ball and keep it aside.
    Batata Vada Recipe | Maharashtrian Aloo Vada - Street Style (13)
  11. To prepare the besan batter, in a bowl take 2 cup besan, 2 tbsp rice flour, ¼ tsp turmeric, ¼ tsp ajwain, pinch hing and ½ tsp salt.
    Batata Vada Recipe | Maharashtrian Aloo Vada - Street Style (14)
  12. Using a whisk, mix well making sure everything is well combined.
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  13. Furthermore, add water as required and mix well.
    Batata Vada Recipe | Maharashtrian Aloo Vada - Street Style (16)
  14. Prepare a smooth thick flowing consistency batter adding water as required.
    Batata Vada Recipe | Maharashtrian Aloo Vada - Street Style (17)
  15. Now add ¼ tsp baking soda and mix well.
    Batata Vada Recipe | Maharashtrian Aloo Vada - Street Style (18)
  16. Drop the potato ball into the batter, and coat well.
    Batata Vada Recipe | Maharashtrian Aloo Vada - Street Style (19)
  17. Deep fry in hot oil, keeping the flame on medium.
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  18. Stir occasionally, until the vada turns golden brown and crispy.
    Batata Vada Recipe | Maharashtrian Aloo Vada - Street Style (21)
  19. Finally, enjoy Batata Vada Recipewith green chutney and tomato sauce.
    Batata Vada Recipe | Maharashtrian Aloo Vada - Street Style (22)

Notes:

  • firstly, make sure to pressure cook the potato well. Keep in mind the potato does not absorb water or else it will be difficult to shape.
  • additionally, prepare the batter slightly thick, else the coating will not stick to the potato stuffing.
  • also, adding rice flour helps to keep the vada crispier longer.
  • finally, Batata Vada Recipe can also be used to prepare vada pav.

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Batata Vada Recipe | Maharashtrian Aloo Vada - Street Style (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between Batata Vada and Aloo Bonda? ›

Both Aloo Bonda and Batata vada look similar, but the difference is in the taste. Aloo bonda usually does not contain garlic in the ingredients, but Batata Vada does. Batata Vada batter does not include rice flour or turmeric powder in them. So they yield a light yellow colour when deep fried.

What is Batata Vada called in English? ›

Batata vada (Marathi: बटाटा वडा, lit. 'potato fritter') is a popular vegetarian fast food dish from the Indian state of Maharashtra. The dish consists of a mashed potato patty coated with chickpea flour, which is then deep-fried and served hot with chutney.

What is the difference between Vada Pav and Batata Vada? ›

Vada pav basically has Batata Vada which is sandwiched between two slices of a pav (fluffy dinner roll) topped with sweet chutney, green chutney, and dry garlic chutney. Batata vada are fried batter coated potato dumpling fritters. The batter is made with nutty gram flour (besan) and spices.

Is Batata Vada good for diabetes? ›

All Fried Snacks

The snacks, including samosa and batata wada, fall into the category of foods to avoid with diabetes due to their high content of unhealthy fats and carbohydrates, which can cause blood sugar spikes and promote weight gain.

Is Batata Vada junk food? ›

Of course yes it is considered as a junk food, because it is deep fried with potato in it served with bread (pav) which is a major content to say vada pav a junk food !!

What are the four types of vada? ›

Sabudana vada is another variety of vada popular in Maharashtra, made from pearl sago. Thavala vada, a vada made with different types of lentils. Keerai vada (spinach vada) is made with spinach-type leaf vegetables along with lentils. Batata vada (potato vada).

Who invented Batata Vada? ›

Ashok Vaidya

Is Batata Vada good for health? ›

No, bata vada is not healthy.

Made from potatoes, spices and a besan batter which is then deep fried. Let's understand the Ingredients. Potatoes (Aloo) : Being high in simple carbohydrates they will lead to weight gain and are not good for people with diabetes, heart problem and obesity.

What flavor is batata? ›

batata is a type of root crop that grows well in tropical regions where the climate is moderate, but has been grown in Central New York. Tasting Notes: They are just as sweet as yams, but are more starchy in texture.

What is the meaning of aloo bonda? ›

Bonda is a deep-fried South Indian potato snack that has various sweet and savory versions in different regions. The most common is aloo bonda (potato bonda), and other region-specific variations include potato replaced with sweet potato, tapioca, grated pineapple, green peas, paneer, or other ingredients. Bonda.

What is the difference between potato and batata? ›

Potatoes are part of the nightshade family, while sweet potatoes belong to the morning glory clan. Both are considered root vegetables, meaning the part of the plant you eat grows beneath the soil. Regular potatoes have white or yellow flesh inside, while sweet potatoes are known for having orange innards.

What is aalu bonda in english? ›

Aloo bonda also known as potato bonda is a popular South Indian snack and a street food. Aloo translates to potato and bonda to a ball shaped fritter. So aloo bonda literally translates to bondas that are stuffed with potatoes.

What is the difference between batata and sweet potato? ›

Flavor Profile: Batatas are a tad milder and sweeter than orange-fleshed sweet potatoes. Selecting a Good One: Select batatas that are firm to the touch and that have smooth skins with few or no marks. Additionally, small batatas are preferred as they will be more flavorful and have a better consistency when cooked.

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