Surati Patties

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• A spoonful each of white sesame seeds
• A spoonful each of fennel seeds
• Approximately 1.5-2 cups of papdi gathiya (or besan sev)
• About 1/2 cup of fresh grated coconut
• A small handful of golden raisins
• Approximately 2 tablespoons of ginger-green chili paste
• About 1 teaspoon of garam masala
• Approximately 3-4 tablespoons of powdered sugar
• About 1/4 cup of fresh pomegranate seeds
• Salt to taste
• Approximately 1 teaspoon of roasted cumin powder
• A squeeze of lemon juice
• A generous amount (about 1 cup) of freshly chopped cilantro
• Approximately 4-5 medium-sized boiled and mashed potatoes
• About 2 tablespoons of besan (chickpea flour)
• Approximately 4-5 tablespoons of cornflour (corn starch)
• Cooking oil for deep frying
• A green chutney (for serving)
• A few fresh green chilies (for garnish)

1. 1Coarsely grind white sesame seeds and fennel seeds in a mixer grinder jar.
2. 2Add Papdi Gathiya (or besan sev) to the same grinder jar and coarsely grind it.
3. 3Transfer the ground mixture to a bowl, then add fresh grated coconut, golden raisins, ginger-green chili paste, garam masala, powdered sugar, pomegranate seeds, salt, roasted cumin powder, a squeeze of lemon juice, and chopped cilantro.
4. 4Mix all filling ingredients thoroughly by hand and then with a spoon until well combined, forming a cohesive, textured green filling.
5. 5Combine boiled and mashed potatoes with besan (chickpea flour), cornflour, and salt in another bowl.
6. 6Knead the potato mixture to form a smooth, pale yellow dough.
7. 7Roll small portions of the green filling into tiny balls.
8. 8Take a small piece of potato dough, flatten it into a cup shape in the palm of your hand, place a ball of the green filling in the center, and carefully seal the potato dough around it, then roll it into a smooth, round ball or pattie.
9. 9Roll each shaped pattie thoroughly in dry cornflour until coated white.
10. 10Carefully drop the coated patties into a small kadai (deep frying pan) containing hot oil over medium heat.
11. 11Fry the patties until they turn a beautiful golden brown and appear crispy.
12. 12Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried patties from the hot oil.
13. 13Serve the hot Surati Patties piled on a plate, garnished with a few whole fresh green chilies, and accompanied by a small bowl of bright green chutney.

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