Aloo / Potato stuffed Bonda, hot snack for the rainy days

Ingredients needed for the Aloo /Potato Bonda 
1 onion, chopped fine
2 cups potato boiled and mashed
1 1/2 cups peas and carrots
2 big Green chilies chopped finely
1 teaspoon Lemon juice
1 cup Gram flour
1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp Baking powder ( optional )
1/4" piece ginger chopped finely
1 small bunch coriander leaves chopped finely
Salt to taste ( about 2 small tsps )
Oil for deep frying

How to prepare the batter for Bonda
Blend the ingredients Besan / Gramflour, 2 tbspful oil, 1/2 tsp salt  and enough water about alittle more than 1/2 cup. The batter should be of the pouring consistency, like an Idli/ Dosa Batter.

How to prepare the filling for Bonda
Mix mashed potatoes, salt with a half cup of hot water and keep aside.
Hear 2 tbsps of oil, splutter mustard seeds. Add chopped onions, green chillies, ginger and fry till the onions get golden brown.
Add the chopped vegetables and stir well. Cook in simmer flame till the vegetables are tender.
Add the potato mix and chopped coriander leaves to this. Mix well.
Remove from fire and cool.
Now, shape the potato filling in to small balls , roll them in the batter and deep fry in hot oil till they are golden .
Drain and leave it in the kitchen towel to remove the excess oil.

Points to Note
You should be able to roll the balls in the batter and deep fry in oil. Add a little more water if required to get the batter to the right consistency if you are not able to roll the ball in the batter