Sabudana (Tapioca) Vada

Servings: 40
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup Tapioca (large, soak 12 hours)
  • 4 cups Mashed potatoes (large potatoes)
  • ¾ cup Coarsley crushed peanuts (roasted, skinless)
  • ¼ cup Green coriander (finely chopped)
  • 2 tsps Green chilies (crushed - to taste)
  • 4 tsps Ginger (crushed)
  • 1½ tsp Salt (or to taste)
  • 2 tsps Sugar
  • 2 tsps Cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • ¼ cup All-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup Corn starch
  • Oil (for frying)
Instructions
  1. Drain and squeeze soaked tapioca.
  2. Mix with remaining ingredients, except the flours.
  3. Divide the mixture into 2 batches.
  4. Add half the flours in 1 batch, mix.
  5. Make 20 equal sized balls with greased hands.
  6. Flatten slightly (can make squares).
  7. Heat oil on medium and deep fry a few vadas at a time.
  8. Fry until golden brown. Remove and drain on a paper towel.
  9. Repeat with the remaining batch.