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The discussion revolves around Batata Vada, a dish made of mashed potato balls with spices. Participants express interest in trying the recipe, with one user sharing tips on frying techniques to maintain the shape of the balls. There is also a brief exchange about the etymology of "Batata," with some confusion regarding its origins, but no definitive conclusion is reached on that topic.

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Offline Mikka1

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Batata Vada
« on: January 08, 2010, 02:31 PM »
Mashed potato balls with spices  ;)

Batata Vada
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Offline jimmy2x

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Re: Batata Vada
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2010, 04:00 PM »
hmm they look worth a try, i assume they are fried?. also need a sauce or dip.

got a recipe mikka?
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Offline Mikka1

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Re: Batata Vada
« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2010, 05:00 PM »
Hi Jimmy.
I used this recipe. Pretty good but you need to semi freeze the tatties slightly so they keep their shape. Also you need to move them in the oil after only a few seconds so they don't burn on the bottom if your pan isn't deep enough since they are fairly heavy.

http://www.indianfoodsite.com/appetizers_indian_favorite_recipes.htm


Quote from: jimmy2x on January 08, 2010, 04:00 PM
hmm they look worth a try, i assume they are fried?. also need a sauce or dip.

got a recipe mikka?
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Offline Unclebuck

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Re: Batata Vada
« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2010, 05:34 PM »
Never heard of those before but looks good mikka, thanks for taking the time to share. UB
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Offline Mikka1

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Re: Batata Vada
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2010, 06:53 PM »
Very welcome UB. I'm trying all sorts right now if I see something interesting? GOAT IS NEXT.  ;D
Quote from: Unclebuck on January 08, 2010, 05:34 PM
Never heard of those before but looks good mikka, thanks for taking the time to share. UB
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Offline mickdabass

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Re: Batata Vada
« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2010, 10:39 AM »
Batata....isn't that Portuguese for Potato?
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Offline Mikka1

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Re: Batata Vada
« Reply #6 on: January 10, 2010, 02:02 PM »
Perhaps someone else could better answer that but it does seem to be an Indian local word.
I notice on this site they say Wada means Dumplings which sort of fits?
http://www.ivcooking.com/p269_110.php

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