Mysore Bonda

Mysore bonda with Maida an extremely popular deep-fried snack recipe from the south Indian cuisine made with plain flour. it is known for its round ball-shaped soft texture and hence the name of Bonda recipe. it is popular street food, evening snack recipe served with the combination of spicy chutney with a strong coffee or chai.

Preparation Time: 4 hours

Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup curd
• ▢¾ tsp salt
• ▢1 tsp baking soda
• ▢2 cup Maida / plain flour
• ▢2 chili (Finely Chopped)
• ▢1 inch ginger (Finely Chopped)
• ▢few curry leaves (Chopped)
• ▢2 tbsp coconut (Shredded)
• ▢2 tbsp coriander (Finely Chopped)
• ▢1 tsp cumin
• ▢oil (for frying)

        Steps to Prepare:

• In a large bowl take 1 cup curd, ¾ tsp salt and 1 tsp baking soda.
• mix well until the curd turns frothy.
• Add 2 cup Maida and start to mix gently.
• adding more curd if required, start to beat in 1 direction.
• the batter will turn elastic texture.
• now add 2 chili, 1 inch ginger, few curry leaves, 2 tbsp coconut, 2 tbsp coriander and 1 tsp cumin.
• mix well combining everything well.
• cover and rest for 4 hours.
• After 4 hours, the batter will turn softer and fluffier.
• beat it further for a minute.
• dip your hand in the water and pinch a ball sized batter.
• drop in hot oil, keeping the flame on medium.
• stir and fry until the Bonda turns golden brown and crisp.
• Drain off the Mysore Bonda and enjoy with coconut chutney or chutney of your choice.