By Kurma Dasa on 27 Jun 2009
These are a favourite savoury item from Gujarat state on India's west coast. They're a good example of simple, tasty vegetarian "finger food". Most of the time spent to prepare these puffs lies in mashing and spicing the potatoes. The frying time is very quick because, even though they're cooked in a batter, the filling is already precooked, the wafer-thin crust cooking in only minutes. Serve Alu Vadas with Coconut Chutney (or fresh mint chutney or date and tamarind chutney) for a tasty treat. This recipe makes about 18 alu vadas.
