Pavta Patties

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cup Lima Beans, soaked overnight
• 2 medium-sized Potatoes, boiled, peeled, and mashed
• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Cayenne Powder
• 1 tsp Garam Masala
• 4 tsp Flour (for coating)
• 5 tbsp Oil (for shallow frying)

1. Preparation

   • Boil the soaked lima beans in enough water until very soft.
   • Drain and keep aside.
   • Mash the boiled potatoes and set aside.

2. Making the Dough

   • In a bowl, combine cooked beans, mashed potatoes, turmeric powder, cayenne powder, and garam masala.
   • Knead well into a stiff dough.
   • Divide the dough into equal-sized balls and flatten each slightly to form patties.

3. Frying the Patties

   • Heat oil in a shallow frying pan on medium flame.
   • Roll each patty lightly in flour.
   • Shallow fry until golden brown and crisp on both sides.
   • Drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.

4. Serving

   • Serve hot with tamarind chutney or green chutney as a snack or appetizer.