Mummy’s tip
These were a go-to snack whenever family visited. Make the filling ahead if you can.
Snacks
Bateta Wara
Spiced potato fritters
There were always happy memories when family would visit. Keeping true to tradition, mummy would whip up some quick snacks for our guests. One go-to item was Bateta Wara (spiced mashed potatoes fritters)
Total time1 hrConfidenceWeekend cookingOriginal recipe2014
from the family albumSay it
Bateta Wara
bah-TEH-tah WAH-rah
Make it yours
- Besan, gram flour and golden chickpea flour are interchangeable names here.
At the family table
Bateta Wara are guest snacks: crisp little fritters made as an edible welcome when family visits.
Make
Let’s cook
Directions – Part 1
- 01
Boil potatoes until soft
- 02
Mash potatoes and set aside
Directions – Part 2
- 01
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat
- 02
Add mustard seeds, cumin, and curry leaves
- 03
Cover pot and keep it moving until you hear the seeds pop
- 04
Reduce heat to medium-low
- 05
Add garlic, salt, dhanna jero, and turmeric
- 06
Sauté for 3 minutes then add lemon juice
- 07
Add cooked spice mixture to mashed potatoes and mix
- 08
Roll spiced potatoes mix into 2-bite size balls
Directions – Part 3
- 01
Mix coating ingredients (except oil) to a medium consistency
- 02
Heat oil
- 03
Dip ball from part 2 into coating mix and fry until golden brown
- 04
Place on paper towel to let excess oil drain
At the table
Serve with a tamarind chutney (recipe coming soon) or express chutney (click here for recipe)
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