Ratalu Puri - Yam Fritters Recipe

Ratalu Puri is a delicious fritters recipe made from Yam (Ratalu) which are coated with batter made from Gram flour & other ingredients. They taste very yummy. This recipe has its origin in Gujarat where it is usually sold by street side vendors & also as farsan at various shops. Yam is usually available during winters & during this time this dish is enjoyed a lot along with chutney & tea! Do try this recipe today.

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INGREDIENTS:

1 cup besan (gram flour)

2 tbsp cornflour

2 tbsp rice flour

salt to taste

1/8 tsp asafoetida (hing)

1 tbsp oil + for frying

1/2 tsp red chilli powder

1/8 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)

1 tsp green chillies & ginger paste

1/8 tsp baking soda (eating soda)

Water as required (1/2 cup + 1/4 cup water approx)

1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper

1 tbsp coarsely ground dry coriander seeds

200g Ratalu (yam) (peeled & sliced)

SERVES: Makes about 250g Ratalu puri 

PREPARATION TIME: 10 Min

COOKING TIME: 15 Min

TOTAL TIME: 25 Min

* 1 CUP = 237 ML

METHOD:

1. Mix besan (gram flour), corn flour, rice flour, salt to taste, asafoetida (hing), 1 tbsp oil, red chilli powder, turmeric powder (haldi), green chillies & ginger paste & baking soda (eating soda) in a big bowl. 

2. Add required water to prepare a thick batter (as for pakoda). 

3. Keep coarsely ground black pepper & coarsely ground dry coriander seeds ready to sprinkle on ratalu puri while frying. 

4. Heat oil for frying. 

5. Lower the flame. Dip ratalu slice in batter & coat it well. Sprinkle black pepper & coriander seeds mixture on top & slide puri in oil for frying. 

6. Increase flame to high, stir intermittently & cook till golden brown in color. 

7. Remove it on paper napkin. 

7. Fry remaining Ratalu Puri in the same way. 

8. Serve Ratalu Puri hot with a cup of tea & chutney/ketchup. 

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