Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.5 kg

Potato

peeled

1 piece

Ginger

grated

1 clove

Garlic

grated

1 unit

Green Chili

chopped

2 tsp

Cornflour

3 unit

Coriander Leaves

chopped

1 pinch

Salt

1 unit

Oil

for frying

0.5 cup

Soya Sauce

2 tsp

Tomato Ketchup

2 tsp

Chili-Garlic Sauce

2 tsp

Hot Chili Sauce

3 unit

Spring Onions

chopped

1 tsp

Cornflour

1 clove

Garlic

grated

1 piece

Ginger

grated

Step 1
~2 min

Boil the potatoes until soft.

Step 2
~2 min

Peel and mash the boiled potatoes.

Step 3
~2 min

Add grated ginger, garlic, chopped green chili, chopped coriander leaves, and salt to the mashed potatoes.

Step 4
~2 min

Mix well to combine.

Step 5
~2 min

Shape the potato mixture into 20-22 small balls.

Step 6
~2 min

Heat oil in a wok or deep frying pan.

Key Technique: Deep frying
Step 7
~2 min

Place cornflour on a plate.

Step 8
~2 min

Roll each potato ball in cornflour, ensuring it is fully coated.

Step 9
~2 min

Dust off any excess cornflour.

Step 10
~2 min

Carefully drop the potato balls into the hot oil.

Step 11
~2 min

Fry the balls until golden brown and crispy.

Step 12
~2 min

Remove the fried potato balls and set aside.

Step 13
~2 min

In a separate pan or wok, heat a little oil.

Step 14
~2 min

Add grated ginger and garlic and sauté for a few seconds.

Step 15
~2 min

Add soya sauce, tomato ketchup, hot chili sauce, chili-garlic sauce, and chopped spring onions to the pan.

Step 16
~2 min

Stir and cook for 2 minutes.

Step 17
~2 min

In a small bowl, mix cornflour with half a cup of cold water to form a slurry.

Step 18
~2 min

Pour the cornflour slurry into the pan with the sauce.

Step 19
~2 min

Stir continuously to prevent lumps.

Step 20
~2 min

Add one cup of water to the pan to adjust the consistency of the gravy.

Step 21
~2 min

If the gravy is too thick, add a little more water until desired consistency is achieved.

Step 22
~2 min

Once the gravy is ready, gently add the fried potato balls to the pan.

Step 23
~2 min

Stir to coat the potato balls evenly with the gravy.

Step 24
~2 min

Garnish with chopped spring onions.

Step 25
~2 min

Serve hot with fried rice or noodles.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of chili sauce according to your spice preference.

Ensure the potato balls are golden brown and crispy before adding them to the gravy to prevent them from becoming soggy.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Potato balls can be prepared ahead of time and fried just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with fried rice or noodles.

Serve as an appetizer or snack.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vegetable fried rice
Schezwan noodles

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

India (Indo-Chinese)

Cultural Significance

Popular street food and restaurant dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Party
Snack
Appetizer

Popularity Score

75/100

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