Farali Buff-vada – Famous Gujarati Snack

Hi Friends,

Today I am sharing very famous Gujarati snack and my favorite recipe - Farali Buff- vada. Basically it is stuffed spiced potato dumpling served with green chutney. It is specially made during fasting in Gujarat. I tried my hand on this recipe during Janamastmi fast. Enjoy this delicious snack.

Yield: - 7-8 vadas

Ingredients: - For filling
Chopped green chilies – 2
Finale chopped peanuts – ¼ cup
Pomegranate seeds – ¼ cup
Chopped coriander leaves – ¼ cup
Black salt – as per taste
Dry mango powder – ¼ tsp
Sugar – ½ tsp

For Vadas:-

Boiled potatoes – 1 cup
Samo/moriya flour – ¼ cup
Rajgira flour – ¼ cup
Black salt as per taste
Oil – deep frying

For Green chutney:-
Coriander leaves – 1 cup
Green chilies – 2
Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
Water – ¼ cup
Black salt – as per taste

Directions:-

1) In mixture jar blend all above ingredients together for chutney and make smooth paste.
2) In a mixing bowl add all filling ingredients together and mix well.
3) In another bowl add all above mentioned ingredients and knead soft dough.
4) Make small size ball from the dough.
5) Now apply little oil on your palm and flatten the ball on your palm.
6) Fill the stuffing in it and bring the edges together and again make the round shape.
7) Do the same with rest of the balls.
8) Heat oil in pan and deep fry the ball for 4-5 mins on medium flame or until golden brown in color.
9) Serve hot with green chutney.

My Note:-

1) If you want a healthier version of buff- vada , you can bake the stuffed balls in oven at 350 degree F.