Veggie Batata Sharp : Potato with Vegetable Filling. Shape into a ball and place aside. Shape into a ball and place aside. Batata Vada (Marathi: बटाटा वडा) is a popular Indian vegetarian fast food in Maharashtra, India.
Boil the potatoes with some salt with enough water in a pressure cooker, pan or steamer. The potatoes have to be cooked till tender. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment and place the pie dish on top. You can have Veggie Batata Sharp : Potato with Vegetable Filling using 14 ingredients and 10 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients of Veggie Batata Sharp : Potato with Vegetable Filling
- You need 1 kg of potatoes, boiled.
- You need 1 of large egg, beaten.
- Prepare 1/4 cup of flour.
- You need 1/2 cup of oil.
- Prepare of salt.
- It's of black pepper to taste.
- It's of Vegetable Filling:.
- You need 2 of large ripe tomatoes, peeled.
- It's 1/2 cup of parsley, finely chopped.
- It's 1 of large onion, minced.
- Prepare 2 tablespoons of oil.
- It's 1 teaspoon of turmeric.
- Prepare of salt.
- You need of pepper.
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over high heat. Place the broccoli and bell paprika in an even layer. Don't stir for a minute, then cook, stirring from time to time for a few minutes, until the vegetables are soft and browned. Mubatan, or Mbattan which is also called Batata Mbatna, is a Libyan speciality which consists of potato wedges with a herb and minced meat filling, coated in breadcrumbs and egg and fried.
Veggie Batata Sharp : Potato with Vegetable Filling step by step
- Peel the boiled potatoes and mash them very well. Let cool..
- When the mashed potatoes are cool enough, mix in egg, flour, salt and pepper. Keep aside..
- Remove the seeds and juice from the tomatoes and chop them finely..
- For the vegetable filling, heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the onion until it becomes golden. Stir in the turmeric and cook for another minute. Remove from saucepan and put in a bowl..
- Mix in the tomatoes, parsley, salt and pepper. This will be your filling..
- Measure 2 tablespoons of the potato mix and flatten them in the palm of your hand. Then place 2 teaspoons of the vegetable filling in the center and fold the potato mix around it. Shape into a ball and place aside..
- Repeat with remaining potato mixture (dip your hand slightly in water each time you start forming a new ball, to prevent the potatoes from sticking)..
- Roll the potato balls in flour so they are well coated, and then flatten with your hands to form thick cakes..
- Heat the oil in a pan and fry the potato cakes in it while turning them until they become golden on both sides (3 minutes)..
- Remove from heat and drain on paper towel. Serve hot.
They are especially popular in Ramadan. All you need are some chopped veggies (I highly recommend adding a sweet potato to the mix, for extra heartiness and flavor), a can of beans (for protein), tortillas and cheese (whichever kinds you prefer), a few simple seasonings (which really amp up the flavor), and finally, your favorite salsa (and/or guac) for serving. The filling is a mix of vegetables - onion, sweet potato, butternut squash, carrot, tomatoes, cabbage, peas, sweetcorn and broad beans. Feel free to vary the type of vegetables you use to suit. (Keep the tomatoes though, they are needed for the flavour and texture). See more ideas about veggie dishes, cooking recipes, recipes.