Javvarisi bonda is a delicious and crispy South Indian snack made with sago and potatoes. It’s a perfect tea-time treat that is easy to make and bursting with flavor. Enjoy these golden brown balls with a side of tangy tomato ketchup or spicy sauce for a satisfying snack!
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Javvarisi (Sago) Bonda
Savor the crisp and savory Javvarisi bonda, a beloved South Indian delicacy crafted from sago and potatoes. Ideal for an afternoon tea break or as a delightful snack at any time!
Course: Snacks, AppetizersCuisine: Indian, TamilDifficulty: Easy
Servings
5
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
20
minutes
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Ingredients
Sago – 4 to 5 tablespoons
Potato (medium size) – 4
Ginger paste – ½ teaspoon
Green Chilli Paste – ½ teaspoon
Cumin (Jeeragam) Powder – ½ teaspoon
Coriander Powder – ½ teaspoon
Besan ¼ cup
Salt 1 teaspoon or as per taste
Oil for deep frying
Directions
- Soak the sago in warm water for at least one hour.
- Boil the potatoes until they are soft. Peel and mash them thoroughly.
- After draining the sago, combine it with the mashed potatoes. Add ginger paste, chili paste, cumin, coriander powders, and salt. (For a spicier bonda, consider adding half a teaspoon of red chili powder as well). Mix everything well. Then, sprinkle besan over the mixture and blend it in completely.
- Form the dough into small, lemon-sized balls.
- Heat oil in a kadai and deep-fry the balls until they turn light brown.
- Serve with tomato ketchup or sauce.
Hi .I like ur recipes..explained well.yesterday I did javvarisi bond.it came very tasty.
Thank you Priya for your feed back.