Aloo Methi Bonda Curry (Potato Fenugreek Balls In Gravy)

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Aloo Methi Bonda Curry (Potato Fenugreek Balls In Gravy)

Aloo methi fried Bondas (Savory potato balls) made into a delicious curry main dish. Vegan and Gluten Free Recipe.

Prep Time15

Cook Time33

Total Time48

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Gluten-free, Indian, Vegan

Keyword: lentil potato curry, vegan curry recipe

Servings: servings

Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

Bonda:

1 boiled medium potato mashed
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 Serrano chili pepper chopped
handful of fresh Methi/Fenugreek leaves chopped (or any greens)
1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (or to taste for spice)
For the batter used for coating
3 tablespoons besan (chickpea/gram flour)
1 garlic clove
2 teaspoons oats
water

Curry:

1/2 cup onion chopped
2 tomatoes chopped
1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
1 teaspoon garam masala or (1/4 teaspoons each of mustard seeds, coriander powder, cumin powder, 1 bay leaf and a few fennel seeds)
2 teaspoons oil
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/2 teaspoon sugar
red chili flakes to taste
cilantro for garnish

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Bondas/Koftas:

Mash the potatoes and add everything else except ingredients for the batter. Mix well, taste to check for salt and spices, adjust and mix. Make small balls and keep aside.
To make the batter, blend the besan, oats, garlic, salt and some water. Add water a tablespoon at a time to get a thick pasty consistency.
Dip the balls in the batter and deep fry them on medium heat. Serve these balls as snack with cilantro chutney, or tomato ketchup,

Curry:

Heat oil in a medium deep pan on medium heat.
Add garam masala and turmeric and mix for a few seconds.
Add in the onions and let cook for a few minutes until translucent
Add in ginger garlic paste, tomatoes, salt, sugar and chili flakes and mix well.
Let cook for 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes are tender. You can use tomato puree as well, cook until the puree thickens.
Drop the bonda balls in this curry and add as little water as possible to just about cover them.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes till the mixture starts to boil.
Serve hot topped with Cilantro, with Roti, chapati or Naan!

Notes

Nutritional value is based on 1 serving

Nutrition

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