Alleh Bolaypotato Balls For Iftar Recipes

SWEET POTATO BIRD BALLS

Steps:

• Pierce the skin of the sweet potato several times with a paring knife or skewer. Place into the microwave, and cook on High power until the potato is tender, 5 to 9 minutes, turning the potato over halfway through cooking. When done, allow to cool until cool enough to handle.
• Peel the potato and place into a large mixing bowl. Add the vegetables, banana, raisins, apples, and oatmeal. Mix using an electric mixer on high speed until the vegetables have been reduced to tiny pieces and the mixture is thoroughly combined. If the mixture is too dry, add a little water until soft enough to roll into balls.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper. Roll the mixture into marble-sized balls and place onto baking sheet. Feed Polly a couple now, then place the baking sheet into the freezer, and freeze solid. Once frozen, remove treats from parchment paper and store in a resealable plastic bag. Defrost treats before serving.

POTATO BONDA (SPICY POTATO BALLS)

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in a large microwave-safe bowl in the microwave until soft and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Use a fork or pastry blender to lightly smash potatoes.
• Heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add cumin seeds and cook until fragrant, stirring occasionally, about 1 minute. Add curry leaves and stir until fragrant; mix in onion, green chile peppers, and ginger paste. Cook until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in turmeric and curry powder.
• Pour onion mixture over smashed potatoes; mix thoroughly to combine.
• Mix chickpea flour, rice flour, red chile pepper, and asafoetida in a shallow bowl. Pour in just enough water to form a thick, pancake-like batter. Let it rest until batter has slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
• Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Roll the potato mixture into balls the size of golf balls. Dip each potato ball in the batter to coat. Fry 3 to 4 at a time in the hot oil until golden on both sides, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

ALLEH BOLAY(POTATO BALLS) FOR IFTAR

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients except the oil and flour in a large bowl.
• Grease your palms with a little oil.
• Shape the mixture into equal-sized balls with your palms.
• To make the outer part, mix the flour, a pinch of turmeric powder, salt to taste and water till it becomes a thick batter.
• Heat oil in a small wok.
• Dip the balls in the batter.
• Deep fry the potato balls in the hot oil on either side until golden.
• Drain on clean paper kitchen napkins.
• Serve hot with tomato ketchup or chutney of your choice.