Farari Sesame Potato Petis

✍︎ Recipe by: Dharmistha Kholiya | ⏱ Cook Time: 40 Mins

Ingredients

For the Potato Filling:

  • 3 medium-sized potatoes, boiled, peeled, and mashed
  • 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sindhav salt (rock salt)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (adjust to taste)

For the Outer Covering:

  • 1 cup Shayona Farari Flour
  • 2-3 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
  • Sindhav salt (rock salt) to taste
  • Water, as needed

For Coating:

  • 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds

Oil for shallow frying

Instructions

Prepare the Potato Filling

  • In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, chopped green chillies, sindhav salt, cumin seeds, grated ginger, roasted cumin powder, black pepper powder, fresh coriander leaves, and lemon juice.

  • Mix well to create a smooth, well-seasoned potato filling. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

Prepare the Outer Covering

  • In a separate mixing bowl, combine Farari flour, ghee, and a pinch of sindhav salt. Mix well.

  • Gradually add water and knead into a soft, pliable dough. It should be smooth and not too sticky. If too dry, add a little more water; if too sticky, add a touch more flour.

Assemble the Sesame Potato Petis

  • Divide the dough into small, equal-sized portions and roll them into balls.

  • Take one dough ball and flatten it into a small disc using your palm or a rolling pin. Keep the edges thin and the centre slightly thicker.

  • Place a portion of the potato filling in the centre.

  • Carefully gather the edges of the dough over the filling and seal it, forming a round patty. Ensure there are no cracks.

  • Roll the patty gently between your palms to smoothen it.

  • Repeat for the remaining dough and filling.

Coat the Petis

  • Spread white sesame seeds on a plate.

  • Roll each patty in the sesame seeds, ensuring they coat the outer surface evenly.

Cook the Sesame Potato Petis

  • Heat oil or ghee in a shallow pan over medium heat.

  • Place the sesame-coated petis in the pan and shallow-fry until golden brown and crisp on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).

Serve

  • Remove from the pan and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

  • Serve hot with your favourite Vrat-friendly chutney or yoghurt. Enjoy your Sesame Potato Petis!

Cooking Time

Approximately 30-40 minutes, depending on your cooking speed and the number of patties you’re making.