Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 unit

Potatoes

boiled

0.25 cup

Arrowroot Flour

1 tbsp

Butter

1 cup

Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs

1 pinch

Salt

to taste

0.25 cup

Roasted Peanuts

coarsely powdered

0.25 cup

Fresh Coconut

grated

1 tbsp

Sugar

2 tbsp

Raisins

finely chopped

1 unit

Lemon

juiced

1 tbsp

Cashew Nuts

finely chopped

2 unit

Green Chillies

finely chopped

1 inch

Ginger

grated

0.5 tsp

Garam Masala Powder

1 bunch

Coriander Leaves

finely chopped

Step 1
~5 min

Combine filling ingredients (roasted peanuts, coconut, sugar, lemon juice, raisins, cashew nuts, green chilies, ginger, garam masala, and coriander leaves) in a bowl and mix well to form a nutty dough.

Step 2
~5 min

In a separate bowl, combine boiled potatoes, arrowroot powder, and butter to form a potato dough.

Step 3
~5 min

Divide both the potato mixture and the filling mixture into 8 equal portions.

Step 4
~5 min

Grease your palm with oil and flatten a portion of the potato mixture on your palm.

Step 5
~5 min

Place a portion of the filling mixture in the center of the flattened potato.

Step 6
~5 min

Bring the edges of the potato mixture together to seal the filling.

Step 7
~5 min

Roll the filled potato balls between your palms to form a round pattice shape.

Step 8
~5 min

Repeat the process with the remaining potato and filling.

Step 9
~5 min

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 10
~5 min

Roll each pattice in bread crumbs (or sesame seeds or poppy seeds or rajgira lahyas) until well coated on all sides.

Step 11
~5 min

Place the coated pattice on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 12
~5 min

Bake for 30 minutes, or until the crust turns golden and crisp.

Step 13
~5 min

Remove from the oven and place on a serving platter.

Step 14
~5 min

Serve the Farali Pattice as a fasting food with green chutney and adrak chai (ginger tea).

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the potatoes are completely cooled before mashing to prevent a sticky dough.

Adjust the amount of green chilies based on your spice preference.

For a richer flavor, use ghee instead of butter.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The filling can be prepared a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate (spices and baking)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with green chutney and adrak chai.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green Chutney
Curd
Other Farali Dishes

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Gujarat, India

Cultural Significance

A popular snack prepared during fasting periods like Navratri, Ekadashi, and Janmashtami.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Navratri
Ekadashi
Janmashtami

Occasion Tags

Fasting
Festival
Snack Time
Tea Time

Popularity Score

75/100

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