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1. Peel the potatoes, cut them into chunks, place them in a pot with cold salted water, bring to a boil, and cook until very tender. Drain well and let steam-dry in the colander.
3 piece potato,
1 tsp salt
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2. Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, grate the ginger, and finely chop the cilantro, including tender stems.
0.5 piece yellow onion,
2 clove garlic clove,
1 tbsp fresh ginger,
0.5 cup fresh cilantro
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3. In a large bowl, roughly mash the chickpeas with a fork or masher, leaving some texture. Add the hot potatoes and mash together until mostly smooth.
3 piece potato,
1 can canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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4. Add the chopped onion, garlic, ginger, chopped cilantro, garam masala, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, red chili powder or cayenne, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and plain yogurt. Mix until evenly combined.
0.5 piece yellow onion,
2 clove garlic clove,
1 tbsp fresh ginger,
0.5 cup fresh cilantro,
1.5 tsp garam masala,
1 tsp ground cumin,
1 tsp ground coriander,
0.5 tsp turmeric powder,
0.2 tsp red chili powder or cayenne,
1 tsp salt,
0.2 tsp black pepper,
1 tbsp lemon juice,
0.2 cup plain yogurt
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5. Sprinkle in the chickpea flour and mix to form a soft but shapable dough. If the mixture feels very sticky or loose, add a little more chickpea flour as needed.
0.5 cup chickpea flour (besan)
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6. Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape each into thick patties, about the size of your palm. Place shaped patties on a plate and chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes to firm up.
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7. Heat some neutral oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add patties in a single layer without crowding and cook until deep golden and crisp on the first side, then flip and cook the other side until golden and heated through.
4 tbsp neutral oil (for pan-frying)
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8. Serve the hot patties with a spoonful of yogurt, a scattering of chopped cilantro, and a side of green or mango chutney for dipping.
0.5 cup plain yogurt (for serving),
0.2 cup fresh cilantro (garnish),
0.2 cup green chutney or mango chutney (for serving)
By mansi