I was amazed to find so many similarities between the Indian and Guyanese cuisine. One of the major facts being that there were a large number of Indian migrants who traveled to Guyana to work n the plantations. Slowly, their cuisine would have mingled with the local cuisine…
These aloo balls are so similar to the South Indian Bonda. Bondas are usually made with chick pea flour and the Guyanese version uses All purpose flour. This version was loved by all and it made a tasty side to the Guyanese Kitchri .
I used:
For the filling / stuffing:
Potato -2 [I used baby potatoes]
Red chili powder- 1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves- a fistful, chopped
Cumin seeds-1 teaspoon
For the batter:
All purpose flour- 1 cup
Baking powder- 1/2 teaspoon
Turmeric powder- 1/8 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Water to make the batter
Oil for deep frying
Boil , peel and roughly mash the potatoes. Add the red chili powder, salt, coriander leaves,cumin seeds and mix well.
Divide the mixture into even sized balls and keep aside
For the batter:
Take the APF in a bowl and add the turmeric powder, baking powder, salt and mix well. Add water little by little and whisk well to get a lump free batter that coats the back of a spoon.
Heat oil for deep frying . Dip the potato balls in the batter and roll it in the batter so that it coats the potato balls.Gently shake off the excess batter and gently drop into the hot oil. Fry till golden brown.Remove with a slotted spoon.
Serve as an appetizer/ snack / side.
Since we started this marathon, everyday I keep telling myself how similar some of the international dishes are to Indian dishes, despite being on the other side of the hemisphere
Love the beautiful presentation. It is so interesting to find recipes that migrated with the immigrants.
Just like Aaloo Bonda! Wow wonderful choice. .lovely vadas or balls whatever the name might be. .these look delicious.
Namma Ooru Aloo bonda has gone so many miles away to guyana!!! Looks yum!!!
Looks like Guyanese cuisine is almost like ours, delicious balls.
Isn't it interesting to find same recipes like ours from the other part of world. Nicely made…
Such delicious looking aloo bondas!..:)..
Very tempting and addictive snack.
Sounds like a great appetizer.
As everybody said very similar to our aloo bonda looks yumm.
Just like our batata wada. The series has proved to me that the world is round.
although I am very familiar with guyanese food since much of my Mom's family is from country right next door Suriname plus Guyanese friends I have here, you presented two dishes I have never had