Aloo Bonda | Thattukada Style Potato Bonda

INGREDIENTS:

 POTATO STUFFING :

    • Potato - 2 medium
    • Cumin seeds -  ¼ tsp
    • Coriander seeds - ¼  tsp
    • Onion - 2
    • Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp
    • Green chilly - 3
    • Salt - to taste
    • Jeera powder - ¼  tsp (optional)
    • Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp
    • Coriander powder - ½ tsp
    • Garam masala - ½ tsp
    • Chilli powder - 1 tsp
    • Pepper powder - 1 tsp
    • Coriander leaves 

 COATING:

    • Besan - 1 cup
    • Water  
    • Chilli powder - ½  tsp
    • Hing - a pinch
    • Salt - to taste
    • Rice flour - 1 tbsp
    • Baking soda - a pinch

METHOD:

 FOR POTATO STUFFING :

    1. In a pressure cooker, boil the potatoes. Then peel and mash them when still warm.
    2.  In a frying pan heat oil. 
    3. Crackle cumin and coriander seeds.
    4. Add the chopped onion and saute till they are translucent and soften.
    5. Now add the ginger-garlic paste, curry leaves, salt, and green chilies. Saute for a minute.
    6. Add the turmeric powder, coriander powder, chili powder,garam masala, and pepper powder one by one on a low flame and saute till the raw smell goes.
    7. Now add the coriander leaves.
    8. Add the potatoes to this mixture. Stir well.
    9. Make medium sized balls from this mixture.

FOR COATING:

    1. Prepare a thick flowing batter with all the ingredients mentioned above in the 'Coating' list.
    2. Then heat the oil, till the point where a drop of batter comes up at once.
    3. Dip potato balls into the batter and drop into the hot oil.
    4. Fry to a light brown, remove from oil and drain on a tissue paper.

HEALTH BENEFITS

ONION:

  • Contain cancer-fighting compounds.
  • Reduce cholesterol levels.
  • Have antibacterial properties.
  • Help control blood sugar.
  • It can lower heart disease risk.

    GINGER:

    • Significantly reduce menstrual pain, muscle pain, and soreness.
    • Can help fight infections, prevent cancer.
    • Can treat many forms of nausea, especially morning sickness.
    • Improves brain function, various heart disease risk factors.  
    • Lower cholesterol levels.

    GARLIC:

    • Boost immunity.
    • Give you better hair & clear up your skin by killing acne-causing bacteria.
    • Has antibacterial properties.
    • Protect your food by killing the bacteria that lead to food poisoning.
    • Recommends 4 grams of garlic daily – the size of one large clove – to reduce your risk of heart disease.

    GREEN CHILLI:

    • boost your mood and a perfect cure for stress.
    • Keep your skin healthy and glowing. 
    • Prevents blood clots that could later lead to a heart attack or stroke.
    • It contains iron.
    • speed up your metabolism and improve your immune system.

    TURMERIC POWDER:

    • An anti-aging powerhouse and anti-inflammatory.
    • Beneficial in promoting overall joint health and mobility.
    • Helps your body produce more radiant and healthy-looking skin.
    • Improves healthy cholesterol levels, heart health, mood and stress tolerance.
    • Reduces symptoms of bloating, gas and risk of cancer.
    • Supports healthy metabolism, brain health, weight loss.

    CHILLI POWDER:

    • Fight infections and builds immunity.
    • Great for the hair, skin, digestive system and eyes.
    • Increases your fat-burning skills.
    • Kills the bacteria that causes stomach ulcers.
    • Maintain healthy blood pressure.
    • Stimulates sexual arousal.

    CORIANDER POWDER:

    • Helps in reducing the menstruation pain and prevent menstrual irregularities.
    • Brings down cholesterol levels that lead to a healthy heart.
    • Control of diabetes.
    • Helps digest food, absorb fats and fight cold & flu.
    • Helps in having healthier skin and hair.
    • Improve immunity.

    GARAM MASALA:

    • Boosts metabolism and  digestion
    • Fights bloating and nausea.
    • Full of antioxidants.
    • Great for fighting bad breath.
    • Helps in keeping the gastrointestinal tract healthy.
    • Preventing skin problems and also help fight inflammation.

    PEPPER POWDER:

    • Assists in the breakdown of fat cells ie, helps in weight loss.
    • Enhances skincare.
    • Gives relief from peptic ulcers.
    • Has anti-tumor properties and antibacterial quality. 
    • Improves digestion.
    • Prevents asthma. and provides respiratory relief.




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