Step-by-step
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firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil, add ½ onion, 1 chilli and ½ tsp ginger paste.
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saute slightly, until onions shrink.
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now add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp coriander powder, ¼ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp garam masala and ½ tsp salt.
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saute on low flame until the spice turns aromatic.
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further, add 3 tbsp peas and saute for a minute.
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now add 2 potato and cook until everything is well combined.
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further, add ½ tsp aamchur and 2 tbsp coriander. mix well.
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cool completely and aloo stuffing is ready. keep aside.
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to prepare the besan batter, in a small bowl take 1½ cup besan and ¼ cup rice flour.
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add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp ajwain, ¼ tsp baking soda and ½ tsp salt.
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mix well making sure everything is well combined.
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now add water and mix to form a lump-free batter.
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prepare a thick flowing consistency besan batter.
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to stuff the aloo mixture into the tomato, scoop out the seeds of tomato carefully. you can reserve the pulp and use to prepare the curry.
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now stuff the prepared aloo mixture into tomato and level out.
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dip the stuffed tomato into besan batter coating uniformly.
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deep fry in hot oil, making sure there is enough space in kadai.
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stir occasionally, and fry on medium flame.
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fry until the pakoda turns golden brown and crisp. drain off over kitchen paper to remove excess oil.
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now for serving, cut the bonda in the centre forming quarter.
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top with 2 tbsp onion, pinch of chaat masala and 2 tbsp sev.
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finally, enjoy aloo stuffed tomato bonda with tomato sauce or as it is.
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Notes
- firstly, make sure to use slightly firm tomato, else while scooping out seeds the tomato will turn mushy.
- also, stuff generous amount of aloo mixture into the tomato. else tomato will collapse while frying.
- additionally, prepare a spicy stuffing, as the juice of tangy tomato will balance the flavour.
- finally, tomato bajji recipe tastes great when served hot.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/tomato-bajji-recipe-stuffed-tomato-bonda/