• Recipes
    • Party Menus
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Cakes, Cookies, and Cupcakes
    • Drinks and Beverages
    • Indian Cuisine
      • Indian Sweets
      • No Onion No Garlic Recipes
      • Vrat Food
    • Main Course
      • Pasta and Noodles
      • Pizza, Burgers, and Sandwiches
    • Slow cooker recipes
    • Soups and Salads
    • Breads and Rolls
  • Instant Pot
  • Reference Guide
    • Kitchen Basics
  • Shop @ Amazon
  • Indian Festivals
  • Work With Me
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
    ↑
    • Home
    • Work With Me
    • About
    • Contact
    • Disclosure

    RuchisKitchen

    Cooking at your fingertips

    • Recipes
      • Instant Pot
      • Party Menus
      • Appetizers and Snacks
      • Drinks and Beverages
      • Cakes, Cookies, and Cupcakes
      • Desserts
      • Soups and Salads
      • Breads and Rolls
      • Pizza, Burgers, and Sandwiches
      • Pasta and Noodles
      • Main Course
      • Indian Cuisine
        • Indian Dishes
        • Indian Sweets
        • Slow Cooker Recipes
        • Vrat Food
        • No Onion No Garlic Recipes
        • Non veg recipes
      • Breakfast
      • Accompaniments and Sides
    • Kitchen Basics
    • Reference Guide
    • Festivals
    • Shop

    Subscribe Today

    For all your favorite dishes straight to your inbox

    Home » Recipes » Appetizer » Aloo Bonda recipe

    Aloo Bonda recipe

    Published On:June 6, 2014 By:RK

    23shares
    • Share6
    • Tweet
    • Pin17
    Jump to Recipe

    Aloo Bonda recipe

    Aloo Bonda or Batata wada is an all time favorite tea time snack. A savory spicy Indian appetizer -prepared with potatoes and spices are dipped in besan/ gram flour batter, deep fried and enjoyed with green and tamarind chutney. Traditionally batters were made with lukewarm water, spices and sometimes baking soda was added to add that extra crispiness. But I’ve come up with a version that results in crispy aloo bondas- they are as crispy and tasty as the traditional version. For the besan batter I have used club soda instead of water and the results are superb. The bubbles in the club soda creates an airy batter, which produces light and crispy bondas.

    The trick to best Aloo bonda recipe is to beat the batter thoroughly as batter performs best when it’s well beaten, smooth and lump-free. The batter should always be prepared at the last minute- when your frying material and oil is ready. 

    Are we friend's yet?

    For new updates and recipes, follow @ruchiskitchen on -
    Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter

    Don’t forget to ⭐ rate the recipe and leave me a comment below.

    AFFILIATE LINK DISCLOSURE: This post contains affiliate links for products that I regularly use in my cooking. Please read the full Disclaimer.

    Aloo Bonda recipe


    A savory Indian appetizer prepared with boiled potatoes and dipped in gram flour and deep fried to perfection!!

    Alu Bonda dipping in sauce
    5 from 9 votes
    Print Pin Recipe
    Author : Ruchi
    Prep Time : 15 minutes
    Cook Time : 20 minutes
    Total Time : 35 minutes
    Change Serving size to : 10 PIECES

    Ingredients

    BATTER PREPARATION

    • 1.5 cups Besan (Chickpea flour/ Gram flour)
    • 1/2- 3/4 cup Soda water
    • 1/2 teaspoon Red chili powder (adjust accordingly)
    • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon Dried mint leaves
    • Salt to taste
    • Oil for Frying

    ALOO BONDA PREPARATION

    • 3 medium Boiled and mashed potatoes
    • 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
    • 1-1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Haldi
    • 2 teaspoon Amchur powder
    • 1-1/2 teaspoon Dried mint leaves
    • 1 teaspoon Saunf (Fennel seeds)
    • 1/2 teaspoon Hing
    • 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 tablespoon Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Chaat Masala - to sprinkle on top (Optional)

    Instructions

    PREPARING ALOO FOR BONDA

    • Heat oil in a pan and add hing, mustard seeds and boiled mashed potatoes to it.
      Aloo in pan
    • To the mashed potatoes add all the spices.
      Aloo in pan and spices added
    • Give it a good mix until all the spices blend in with mashed potatoes and its color changes from off white to mustardy yellow . Allow the mixture to cool down.
      Aloo in pan and spices added
    • Time to shape them - take some mixture in your hand and make a round ball out of it. Continue doing it till all the mixture is used up.
      Alu bonda rolled up

    BATTER PREPARATION

    • Before we begin let's assemble all our ingredients. Besan, soda water, spices and a bowl to mix everything in.
      Besan preparation
    • Add besan to a bowl and stir in all the spices one by one. Time to add in soda water to the batter - at the same time start whisking the batter. You will hear a frizzy sound at first and then the bubbles will start to fade away as you whisk. Keep whisking the batter until it's smooth and lump- free. As shown in the picture below - it should be thick and of dropping consistency. Batter is ready.
      Besan preparation

    ASSEMBLING THE ALOO BONDA

    • Heat oil in a deep pan and bring it to a boiling point. Maintain your heat because if the oil cools down then the alu bonda's will take in too much oil and result into - greasy alu bondas and if the oil is too hot then the outer batter would brown fast and the inner coating will remain uncooked.
    • Once the alu balls are ready- check the oil if it's ready for frying. Drop a small drop of batter in the oil and if it rises to the surface immediately means your oil is ready for frying. Let's begin.Using a spoon drop the alu balls in the batter, roll and cover it in batter and carefully drop the alu balls in the hot oil.
      Alu bonda frying
    • Keep stirring and cook until they are evenly brown on all the sides. Keep a plate covered with paper towel ready nearby - to drain off the excess oil.
      Alu- bonda- recipe
    • As soon as they are out of the oil, sprinkle with chaat masala as this way it will stick to the alu bondas- again this is optonal. Serve right away as depending on the weather, the crispy coating on the alu bonda's may not last longer.
      Alu- bonda- recipe

    Recipe Notes

    Depending on the weather your batter may need more liquid than what is mentioned in the recipe - it's okay - add drop by drop at a time to reach the desired consistency and adjust the seasonings.
    Likewise if you end up getting a runny batter- no worries add extra flour 1 teaspoon at a time till your batter reaches the right consistency, adjust your seasonings and you are good to go.
    Disclaimer: Nutritional information provided below is approximate. Variations may exist due to the ingredients/brands used. Please refer to a Registered Dietitian or Nutritionists if you have any health issues.
    Did you make this recipe?Take a picture and share with me on Facebook or Instagram and Mention @ruchiskitchen! I would love to see how it turned out for you!
    23shares
    • Share6
    • Tweet
    • Pin17

    Looking for more? Try These:

    • Yule Log Cake with Chocolate GanacheYule Log Cake with Chocolate Ganache
    • Instant Pot Indian Chicken CurryInstant Pot Indian Chicken Curry
    • Kaju Gulkand LadooKaju Gulkand Ladoo
    • Halloween Corn CroquettesHalloween Corn Croquettes

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Hi, I am Ruchi!

    I am so happy that you're here! This is my happy little food paradise where you will find lots of yummy recipes ranging from healthy dinners to blissful sweet delights. So, grab your aprons and let's cook together. ❤ More About Me
    Follow along:

    Search

    Featured on

    Holiday favorites

    Cranberry Bowtie Pasta Salad- Ruchiskitchen
    White Chocolate Cranberry Bundt Cake - Ruchiskitchen
    No Bake Coconut Pumpkin Mousse Pie - Ruchiskitchen

    Recipe Key:

    • DFDairy Free
    • EFEgg Free
    • GFGluten Free
    • IPInstant Pot
    • NFNut Free
    • 30Under 30
    • VGVegetarian
    • VVegan
    • NBNo Bake
    • PPaleo
    • SPWeight Watchers Smart Points

    Instant Pot Recipes

    Chana Lauki Dal in a bowl
    Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas Curry close up view- Ruchiskitchen
    Instant Pot Dum aloo top view - Ruchiskitchen
    Instant Pot Cracked Wheat Porridge - Meetha Daliya - Ruchiskitchen
    Instant Pot 3 Cheese Spinach Mac & Cheese - Ruchiskitchen

    As Featured In:

    Subscribe Today

    For all your favorite dishes straight to your inbox

    Copyright ©2019, RuchisKitchen. All Rights Reserved.