Sabudana (Tapioca) Vada
Ingredients
1 cup
Tapioca
(large, wash and soak overnight)
4 cups
Mashed potatoes
(4 large potatoes)
¾ cup
Coarsley crushed peanuts
(roasted, skinless)
¼ cup
Green coriander
(finely chopped)
2 tsps
Green chilies
(crushed - or 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
Cornstarch
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.
9
Remove and drain on a paper towel.
10
Repeat with the remaining batch.