Batata Vada - Maharashtra Special

Ingredients :
500 gm -  potatoes, boiled and peeled
2 cup - besan
1/4 tsp -  turmeric powder
Red chilli powder
1/2 tsp - mustard seeds
8-10 - curry leaves
1 tsp -  green chillies, finely chopped
1 tsp - ginger garlic , chopped
1 tsp - lemon juice
 1 tsp - roasted cumin seeds and black pepper powder
Baking soda
Coriander leaves
Chaat masala
Amchur powder
Salt to taste
Oil
Water

In a bowl mashed the boiled potato and add chopped green chilli, coriander leaves and mix well.
In another bowl combine besan , red chilli powder, amchur powder, baking powder, chaat masala, turmeric powder and salt.
Add required water and make a thick batter. Keep aside the mixture.
Heat oil in a pan - add mustard seeds and curry leaves. saute for a second.
Add chopped ginger garlic and cook till light brown.
Then add mashed potato ingredients and salt. Mix it properly.
Add roasted cumin seeds and black pepper powder and lemon juice.
Cook for a minute and turn off the flame.
Divide the potato mixture into equal round balls. keep aside.
Heat oil in a wok - Dip each ball in the besan batter and deep fry until golden and crisp.
Drain on kitchen paper to remove excess oil.
Serve hot with any chutney or sauce.