Alasandalu Bonda | Black Eyed Pea Potato Bonda
Alasandalu Bonda or Black Eyed Pea Potato Bonda is a delightful deep fried snack that can brighten any party. These small bombs are addictive and crowd pleasing.
Ingredients
For the Outer Layer
- 1 cup Besan / Gram Flour
- Salt to Taste
- 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
For the stuffing
- 1 cup Black Eyed Peas / Alasandalu
- 1 small Potato approx. 1/4 to 1/2 cup
- 1 tsp Chat Masala
- 3 to 4 Green Chilies
- Few spigs Coriander Leaves
- Salt to taste
- Cooking Oil for deep frying
Instructions
For the Stuffing
- Wash and soak the black eyed pea for 10 mins, pressure cook till soft.
- MW the potato for 3 mins. Peel the skin and mash well.
- Check if the beans are cooked, drain the excess water and mash it well.
- Add boiled potato to the mashed bean along with chopped chilies, salt, and chat masala.
- Mix everything and make sure the stuffing is thick.
For the Outer Layer
- In a bowl, mix the besan with salt and chili powder.
- Make a smooth batter with just as much required water.
Making the bondas,
- Heat a kadai with oil.
- Make small balls of the stuffing, drop into the thick batter.
- Let it coat all over well, and when the oil is hot, gently drop in the stuffed bondas.
- Drai on a kitchen towel and serve hot with sauce.
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