Aloo Chop/ Bonda

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Medium Potatoes
• 1 Medium Onion, chopped finely
• 1 Green Chilli, chopped finely
• 1/2 Cup Green Peas (optional)
• 2-3 Tbspn Besan/ Gram Flour
• 1 Tspn Cumin Seeds
• 1 Tspn Chilli Powder, or as per taste
• 1 Tspn Garam Masala
• 1 Tspn Turmeric Powder
• 1/2 Tspn Ajwain/ Carom Seeds
• Salt, as per taste
• A pinch of Asafoetida
• 2-3 Sprigs Coriander Leaves

METHOD

• Mix besan, salt, pinch of turmeric and ajwain. Add enough water to obtain a dosa batter like consistency. Keep aside.
• Boil the potatoes. Mash it. Keep aside.
• Heat a pan and add oil. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida.Add onions and saute till translucent. Add salt and turmeric powder.
• Add green peas and saute for a couple minutes. Saute for a while. 
• Add the mashed potatoes and mix well. Add chilli powder and garam masala. Stir occassionally for around 5-6 minutes. Switch off flame and sprinkle chopped coriander leaves. Mix again.
• After it cools, make small 1" diameter balls. Dip these in the batter and deep fry till golden. Drain and place on a paper towel to get rid of excess oil.
• Enjoy while hot !! Goes well with ketchup or green chutney.