MYSORE BONDA [with all-purpose flour]

Mysore Bonda recipe is a simple and tasty evening snack that is loved by everyone in India. This is very famous street side food that has people standing in big queue. Mysore bonda is very popular in south india mostly in Karnataka and can be found in tiffin centers, Udupi Hotels and Restaurants. There are two versions of Mysore Bonda one using urad dal and another is with all-purpose flour/ maida. Today I am sharing the maida version of mysore bonda on my blog. If you are in hurry and have no time for soaking urad dal then you can make this version. Both tastes good and they pair perfectly with coconut chutney. They are crispy outside and fluffy inside and can be a delightful treat for any party or snack for tea time. Here in Maharashtra, we make bonda with the stuffing like potato mixture. But these are plain bondas that are lightly spiced and have a crusty outer skin while inner part is very soft and light since they are made with yogurt and maida i.e. all-purpose flour. Also little rice flour is used to make the outer part crusty. They are easy and quick to make at home. So if you are looking for Mysore Bonda recipe that is served in Karnataka restuarants, you can give a try to this. Share your suggestions below in comment box. 

INGREDIENTS:
1 Cup All Purpose Flour
¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
¼ Cup Rice Flour
¾ - 1 Cup Curd
1 Onion, chopped finely
2-3 Green Chillies, chopped
½ inch Ginger, finely chopped
½ teaspoon Cumin Seeds
1 tablespoon chopped Coriander Leaves
Salt as per needed
Water as needed
Oil for deep frying
METHOD:
STEP 1 – In a mixing bowl, add curd and whisk it to make it plain.

STEP 2 – In another mixing bowl, add both the flours with salt and baking soda. Mix it with a fork.

STEP 3 – Then add chopped onion, ginger, green chillies and coriander leaves in it.
STEP 4 – Now add whisked curd in it and mix well.

 STEP 5 – Add water to make a batter. We need a dropping consistency, so don not make it too thin or too thick. Use your hands to check the consistency.

STEP 6 – Heat oil in a wide kadai.

STEP 7 – Take some batter and drop small portions of batter using your hands in hot oil.

STEP 8 – Regulate the flame to medium and keep stirring to cook evenly.

STEP 9 – These bondas usually take some time to fry well. When they turn crisp and golden, remove them with a slotted spoon and put them on a kitchen towel/ tissue paper to drain excess oil.Serve hot.

It tastes best when served hot with a cup of hot filter coffee as a breakfast or as an  evening snack. Serve it with coconut chutney or sambar.