Tezzbuzz Desk – With the onset of the month of Sawan, households embrace religious rituals and fasting, along with the practice of eating satvik food. During this time, many people indulge in fruit diets and seek recipes that are easy to prepare with minimal ingredients and yet taste delicious. Potatoes are one of the most commonly used ingredients during fasting. They are commonly used in dishes like curries, tikkis, chaat, and other snacks. But have you ever tried potato laddus?
Potato laddus may sound like a sweet dish, but they are actually a spicy and delicious snack. They can be easily made at home with boiled potatoes, peanuts, and a few spices. The special thing is that they don’t take much time to prepare. If you’re bored of eating the same food every day during the Sawan fast, you can add this recipe to your menu. Let’s learn what ingredients are needed to make potato laddus and how to prepare them.
Ingredients for Making Potato Laddus
To prepare potato laddus, take 5 boiled potatoes, 1 cup of coarsely ground roasted peanuts, 3 finely chopped green chilies, 1 teaspoon of grated ginger, and 2 tablespoons of finely chopped coriander leaves.
Add rock salt to taste, half a teaspoon of red chili powder, and half a teaspoon of cumin seeds. A little ghee will be needed for baking the laddus. If making them for a fast, choose all the ingredients according to your fasting rules.
Prepare the Potato Mixture
First, boil the potatoes thoroughly and let them cool. Then, peel them and mash them thoroughly in a large bowl. Try to avoid any large pieces.
Now, add the coarsely ground roasted peanuts to the mashed potatoes. Then, add the green chilies, ginger, coriander leaves, rock salt, red chili powder, and cumin seeds, mixing everything thoroughly.
Shape the laddus like this
Once the mixture is ready, take a small portion in your hand and shape them into small laddus. If the mixture seems too soft or sticky, add a little peanut powder. This will make the laddus easier to shape.
Lightly roasting in ghee will enhance the flavor
Now, heat a non-stick pan over low heat and add a little ghee. Place the prepared potato laddus in the pan and gently turn them over and roast them until they turn light golden on all sides. If you don’t want to use a lot of ghee, they can be served without roasting. However, lightly roasting them in ghee gives the outer layer a slightly crisp outer layer and enhances the flavor.
Serve with chutney and yogurt
Serve the prepared potato laddus hot. They can be eaten with green coriander chutney, yogurt, or peanut chutney. It can also be a unique and delicious option for an evening snack. If you’re craving something new with potatoes this Sawan, then move beyond tikkis and chaat and try these spicy potato laddus.