Air fryer Indian batata vada recipe. This Indian batata vada recipe is a deep-fried spicy potato ball. It’s done by cooking in an air fryer instead of deep frying and it’s healthier, takes less time, and tastes amazing.
What is Indian Batata Vada Recipe?
Most people know about vada pav, which is really popular in Maharashtra. It’s often served with ladi pav, an Indian bread roll. Most of us will eat it for breakfast. It’s a special recipe that many people enjoy.
A filling of soft potato inside a crispy besan or chickpea cover and with a side of sauces, this is one delicious samosa and the perfect snack. It can be spicy & tangy when served with lehsun chutney or garlic chutney powder. Serve it with sambhar and you have delicious bonda sambar ready.
Health Benefits of Indian Batata Vada
The Indian Batata Vada is a popular snack in India. This dish is usually made by deep-frying potatoes. But using an air fryer to make them provides an alternative for people who are looking for healthier options.
This recipe makes a healthier version of the Indian Batata Vada that can be enjoyed without guilt!
The Indian Batata Vada is a well-known dish in India, but it has gained popularity in America as well. It’s typically made by deep-frying potatoes, but this recipe provides an alternative for people who want to enjoy their favorite snack without guilt!
Air Fryer Indian Batata Vada Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chickpea flour, for the batter
- 1 tablespoon sooji
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) water
- 2 tablespoons chickpea flour, for rolling the vada
- pinch of baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon rice flour
- pinch of salt
- For Filling:
- 2 cups boiled potatoes
- 1 small piece of ginger
- 1 green chili
- 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Mash boiled potatoes, then add ginger, chilies, red chili powder, salt, and turmeric.
Mix well and make small balls. Set aside.
To make a covering:
Take some besan cooked in water, add salt to it and then roll the make into vadas.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine water and chickpea flour. Mix well and make a batter.
Stir in baking soda, salt, ground turmeric, and red chili powder.
Add 1 tablespoon sooji to the batter and mix well.
Once the mixture is ready, dip the potato balls in it, removing any additional batter.
Preheat your air fryer to 400º F (200º C) for 5 minutes.
Place potato balls in the air fryer basket. Cook at 360º F (180º C) for 6-7 minutes.
Brush the vada with cooking oil. Fry for a further 6-7 minutes.
Serve hot with ketchup.
