How long does Kizhangu Bonda take?

50 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kizhangu Bonda serve?

6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Kizhangu Bonda vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Kizhangu Bonda spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Kizhangu Bonda?

4 Potato, 1½ cup Besan Flour, ½ cup Rice Flour, 3 Onion, 2 Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kizhangu Bonda?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kizhangu Bonda?

About 286 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kizhangu Bonda

Name: Kizhangu Bonda
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 4 Potato, Boiled; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 3 Onion, Slices; 2 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1½ tsp Salt; 1½ cup Besan Flour; ½ cup Rice Flour; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 2 tsp Salt; 1½ cup Water; For Deep Frying Oil

50 min
mild
Serves 6

Prep 15 min · Cook 35 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Potato Ponda, Urulaikilangu Ponda, Kilangu Ponda · Veg · Snacks & Starters

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Kizhangu bonda: balls of tempered potato masala dipped in besan and rice flour batter, deep-fried. A mild Tamil Nadu snack for 6, 50 minutes, with video.

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

16 items

6 people

Potato, Boiled4
Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Onion, Slices3
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tsp
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
Salt3½ tsp
Besan Flour1½ cup
Rice Flour½ cup
Water1½ cup
OilFor Deep Frying

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	286kcal	1716kcal
Protein	8.6g	52g
Carbohydrate	40g	239g
Fat	10g	61g
Fibre	5.9g	35g
Sugar	5.7g	34g

Cookd masalas for potato

Method

1
Boil and mash the potatoes while it is still hot
Potato
2
Heat a kadai, add oil. Add mustard, cumin, curry leaves and let it crackle. Add onion and green chilli. Saute till the onion turns translucent.
OilMustard SeedsCuminCurry leavesOnionGreen Chilli
3
Add ginger garlic paste and saute for a few seconds. Add the masala powders and extra oil if necessary and mix till combined and the raw aroma is gone.
Ginger Garlic PasteRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderGaram Masala Powder
4
Add the mashed potato and mix well till it combines with the rest of the mixture. Let it be a thick mixture. Season the mixture, add coriander leaves and mix till combined. Take it off the flame and let it cool down.
Salt
5
Make a thick batter with the required ingredients and mix till there are no lumps and the batter is smooth.
Besan FlourRice FlourRed Chilli PowderSaltWater
6
Heat oil in a kadai. Oil your palm, take a bit of the potato mixture, shape it round. Dip the shaped potato ball into the batter, coat it well and drain off the excess batter. Deep fry them in hot oil on a medium flame till golden and crispy. Serve it hot with any chutney or dip of your choice.
Oil

Before you start

How long does Kizhangu Bonda take?: 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kizhangu Bonda serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kizhangu Bonda vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Kizhangu Bonda spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Kizhangu Bonda?: 4 Potato, 1½ cup Besan Flour, ½ cup Rice Flour, 3 Onion, 2 Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kizhangu Bonda?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kizhangu Bonda?: About 286 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.