Batata Puri

Ingredients list for Batata Puri

• 4 Medium potatoes medium, boiled and peeled
• 1 cup Sago (sabudana) soaked
• 1/2 cup Roasted peanuts crushed
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves chopped
• 1 pinch Sugar
• to taste Rock salt (sendha namak)
• 1 tablespoon Ginger-green chilli paste
• 1/2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 Banana leaves cut into medium squares
• to deep-fry Oil
• to serve Coconut chutney

Method

1. Take sago in a bowl add sago, add peanuts, coriander leaves, sugar, rock salt, ginger green chilli paste and lemon juice. Mash and add potatoes and mix well.
2. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.
3. Divide the mixture into equal portions. Place a banana leaf square on the worktop, apply little oil on it, place a portion of potato mixture, gently press and flatten slightly. Slide into hot oil and deep-fry, turning sides, till golden brown on both sides. Drain on absorbent paper.
4. Arrange the puris on a serving plate and serve hot with coconut chutney.