PREPARATION

1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan, add 2 pods green cardamom, 1 cinnamon stick, 2 pods cloves, 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, 1 teaspoon cumin and stir for 2 - 3 minutes.
2. Then, add 250 grams onions and fry till translucent or until it turns golden brown in color.
3. Add 1 tablespoon garlic, 1 tablespoon ginger and mix it well.
4. Now, add 150 grams tomato and saute for 5 - 7 minutes or until it turns soft and pulpy.
5. Cook for 3 - 5 minutes on medium heat.
6. Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon red chili and mix it well.
7. Add 20 grams coconut and mix it well.
8. Cook for another 3 - 5 minutes on medium heat.
9. Remove it from heat and allow it to cool.
10. Transfer this into a blender and blend it into a paste. Keep aside.
11. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a another pan, add 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida and stir well.
12. Then, add the blended paste in it and mix it well.
13. Add 350 milliliters water and mix it well.
14. Bring it to a boil.
15. Add 1 teaspoon paprika and mix it well.
16. Add 150 milliliters water and mix it well.
17. Bring it to a boil.
18. Cover it with lid and cook for about 15 minutes on medium heat.
19. Open the lid and give it a nice stir.
20. Remove it from heat and keep aside.
21. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan, add 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon green chili, 5 curry leaves and stir for 2 - 3 minutes.
22. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric and mix it well.
23. Then, add 300 grams boiled mashed potatoes and mix it well.
24. Cook for 5 - 7 minutes on medium heat.
25. Add 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon coriander and mix it well.
26. Cook for another 3 - 5 minutes on medium heat.
27. Remove it from heat and keep aside.
28. In a mixing bowl, add 200 grams gram flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons rice flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon red chili, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, 300 milliliters water and mix it well to make a thick batter.
29. Take some potato mixture in your hands and shape it into a tikki.
30. Dip it in the prepared gram flour mixture properly.
31. Heat sufficient oil in a heavy skillet and deep fry these until golden brown and crispy.
32. Drain it on an absorbent paper.
33. Take a serving plate, add the prepared gravy in it.
34. Place the prepared vada on it.
35. Garnish with onions, coriander and sev.
36. Serve.