Stuffed Potatoes

Introduce

Chef :

Bethica Das

Stuffed Potatoes

#besanrecipes - 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.

Ingredient

1-2

potatoes, peeled and cut into half

1-2 tbsp

oil

1/2 tsp.

cumin seeds

onion, chopped

garlic cloves, chopped

1/2 "

ginger, grated

1-2

green chilles, chopped

to taste

salt

1/4 tsp

turmeric powder

1/2 tsp

red chilli powder

1/4 tsp

garam masala powder

1/2 cup

besan (gram flour)

pinch

pf salt

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Boil the potatoes till they are slightly soft (al dente). Scoop out from the centre of the potatoes and keep it aside.

* Step 2

Make a batter with the besan, salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and required quantity of water. Keep aside.

* Step 3

To prepare the filling, heat oil and temper with cumin seeds. Saute for a few seconds. Add the onion, ginger, garlic and green chilies.

* Step 4

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.

* Step 5

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.

* Step 6

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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