Mysore Bonda

Mysore bonda is one of the popular snacks served in tiffin centres in Karnataka & Andhra. It’s made with stuffings like potato mixture or mix vegetables. But these are plain bondas that are lightly spiced but turn out crisp with a soft, fluffy and light texture inside.

You can make it maida or atta. The taste and texture of these is good & fluffy even when made with wheat flour.

Preparation Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup plain Yogurt/Dahi
• 1 cup Shivtara Maida
• 1/4 cup rice flour
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp finely chopped ginger
• 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
• 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• Salt to taste
• Oil for deep-frying

Method

1. To make mysore bonda, combine the Dahi/Yogurt and ½ cup of water in a deep bowl and whisk well.
2. Combine all the ingredients, including the Yogurt/Water mixture in a deep bowl and mix very well using your hands.
3. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, shape each portion into a round using your hands and deep-fry, a few at a time, till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper.
4. Serve with coconut chutney & green chutney