Vadas

• 1/2 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon caster sugar
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 550 g potatoes, peeled, boiled & roughly chopped
• 1 cup coriander leaves, chopped
• For the batter
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 150 g chickpea flour
• vegetable oil (for frying)

1. In a large pan heat a little oil & add the mustard seed, turmeric, salt & chilli, cook for about 2-3 minutes. Add the potatoes and mash as you mix.
2. Mix in the coriander, remove from the heat & cool.
3. Once the mix is cool roll into about 10-14 balls.
4. In a bowl sift the flour with the cumin & baking powder, season with a little salt.
5. Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil & 130ml of cold water to form a batter.
6. Heat the oil to 190u0b0C/375u0b0F.
7. Dip the potato balls into the batter mix and drop into the oil and fry until golden brown.

brown mustard seeds, turmeric, salt, caster sugar, green chilies, potatoes, coriander leaves, batter, cumin powder, baking powder, chickpea flour, vegetable oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vadas-269413 (may not work)