It's the Holy month of Ramazan and we make special preparations for the sehr and iftar time. So, keeping that in mind You! has collaborated with cooking expert Lubna Shariff to bring a special recipe of 'Spicy potato bonda' that is perfect for iftari. Try out this yummy recipe and make your iftar menu exceptional. Happy Ramazan!

Ingredients

Big potatoes (boiled and mashed)                  3

Large onion (finely chopped)          1

Hara masala (finely chopped)          as required

Salt    to taste

Red chilli powder          2 tsps

Anar dana (crushed)          2 tsps

Zeera powder          1 tsp

For Tempering

Mustard seeds          1 tsp

Curry leaves          1 stalk

Kalonji 1 tsp

Oil      1 cup

For Batter

Besan  11/2 cups

Salt    to taste

Chilli powder          1 tsp

Chat masala          1 tsp

Water as required

Oil      for deep frying

Photography by Naqeeb ur Rehman

Start off by adding all the ingredients in the mashed potatoes except for the tempering ingredients

Now heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, curry leaves and kalonji. Cook for a while.

n        Then mix the mashed potatoes and cook for a few minutes. Mix well.

n            Remove from the heat and let it cool.

n        Shape the potato mixture into lemon sized balls and set aside.

n        Now mix all the ingredients of the batter together and make a thick paste.

n        Dip each potato ball in the batter.

n        In a wok heat oil and deep fry till the balls turn golden brown.

n        Serve hot with chutney.

Photography by Naqeeb ur Rehman