Aloo Bonda (Indian Mashed Potato Fritters) | Saveur

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" pieces
• 3 tbsp. canola oil, plus more for frying
• 1 tsp. cumin seeds
• 1 tsp. ground turmeric
• ½ tsp. black mustard seeds
• 4 fresh or frozen curry leaves, minced
• 1 (1½") piece ginger, peeled and minced
• 1 small green Thai chile or ½ serrano, minced
• ½ small yellow onion, minced
• 2 tbsp. minced cilantro
• 1 tsp. red chile powder, such as cayenne
• Kosher salt, to taste
• 1 cup besan (chickpea flour)
• ¼ cups rice flour
• 2 tbsp. cornstarch
• ¼ tsp. baking soda
• Tamarind and coconut-cilantro chutneys, for serving (optional)