Name: Batter Fried Stuffed Potato recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1-2 potatoes, peeled and cut into half; 1-2 tbsp. oil; 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2" ginger, grated; 1-2 green chilies, chopped; salt to taste; 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp. red chili powder; 1/4 tsp. garam masala powder; Batter -; 1/2 cup besan (gram flour); 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder; salt to taste; 1/2 tsp. red chili powder; oil to deep fry

ABOUT Batter Fried Stuffed Potato RECIPE

POTATO - Who doesn't love this most favoured veggie? It is used in numerous ways. So today let me share stuffed potato that is an excellent appetizer in any in-house party. These are deep fried, but you can always shallow fry them according to your preference.

Ingredients Serving: 4

1-2 potatoes, peeled and cut into half
1-2 tbsp. oil
1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2" ginger, grated
1-2 green chilies, chopped
salt to taste
1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
1/2 tsp. red chili powder
1/4 tsp. garam masala powder
Batter -
1/2 cup besan (gram flour)
1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
salt to taste
1/2 tsp. red chili powder
oil to deep fry

Instructions

Boil the potatoes till they are slightly soft (al dente). Scoop out from the centre of the potatoes and keep it aside.
Make a batter with the besan, salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder and required quantity of water. Keep aside.
To prepare the filling, heat oil and temper with cumin seeds. Saute for a few seconds. Add the onion, ginger, garlic and green chilies.
Fry till they turn slightly brown in colour. Now add the scooped potato and all the dry spices. Mix well and saute for 1-2 minutes. Switch off the flame and keep aside to cool down.
Fill the potatoes with little of the prepared stuffing. Dip in the batter to coat well. Heat oil and gently slide the stuffed potatoes in it.
Fry on a medium flame till golden in colour on all sides. Drain on a kitchen towel and serve them as a tea time snack or as appetizers with some chutney.

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