Vegetable Bonda

The vegetable bonda is a popular South Indian snack made with a crispy gram flour batter filled with a delicious mixture of vegetables like potatoes, peas, carrots, and spices. It is typically deep-fried until golden brown and served hot with coconut chutney or tomato ketchup. This savory treat is perfect for any occasion and will surely be a hit with your family and friends.

Vegetable Bonda

Recipe by S Kamala
Course: Snacks, AppetizersCuisine: Indian, TamilDifficulty: Medium
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes

Savor the crunch and taste of vegetable bondas, an ideal snack for tea time or parties. Pair them with chutney to enhance the flavor!

Ingredients

  • Potato – 2

  • Beans – 5 or 6

  • Carrot – 1

  • Green peas – ½ cup

  • Onion – 1 chopped finely

  • Green chillies – 2 chopped finely

  • Besan flour – 2½ cup

  • Rice flour – 1 cup

  • Chilli powder – 1 teaspoon

  • Asafoetida powder – ½ teaspoon

  • Salt – 1 teaspoon

  • Oil – for deep frying

Directions

  • Combine besan, rice flour, chili powder, asafoetida, and salt. Gradually add water to form a thick batter.
  • Cook the vegetables in minimal water until tender, then mash thoroughly and set aside.
  • Heat a teaspoon of oil in a kadai, sauté the onions and green chilies until fragrant.
  • Incorporate the mashed vegetables with red chili powder, asafoetida, and salt. Allow the mixture to cool, then form into lemon-sized balls.
  • Dip each ball into the batter and carefully lower into hot oil. Deep-fry until golden brown.

7 Comments

  1. Dear Kamala
    Made vegetable bonda for navarathri (wanted a change from usual sundals) following your recipe.
    Came out really good.
    Thanks
    Anu

  2. what chutney is that on the background of the bondas???

  3. Could you kindly email me the recipe for the peanut chutney???

    [email protected]

  4. Vijayalakshmi

    Please mail to me all ur recipes vegetarian only.

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