My Spicy Potato
Balls
Mashed potatoes, with fresh chilli and coriander, lemon
juice and gram masala. Coated in a thin chickpea flour batter with a pinch of
chilli powder and then deep fried.
Served with parathas, or bread rolls and coleslaw, makes
a great easy supper for all the family.
You will need: 4
med sized potatoes boiled and mashed 2
tbsp. fresh chopped coriander 1-2 fresh
chillies deseeded and chopped 2 tbsp.
lemon/lime juice 1 tsp. gram masala
salt and pepper
50g chickpea flour (besan) 50g plain flour 300ml water
salt chilli powder to taste
1. Mix
mashed potatoes with the coriander, chillies, lemon/lime juice, gram masala
salt and pepper. Shape into balls about the size of a golf ball.
2. Make
the batter buy combining both the flours, and beating in the water. Season with
salt and chilli powder.
3. Dip
the potatoes in the batter mix and deep fry until golden. Remove and drain on
kitchen paper.
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