Farali Pattice is a fasting recipe with tasty coconut and dry fruit stuffing covered with a crispy layer of mashed potatoes. Growing up in Mumbai, Navratri always felt special because my mom made different fasting dishes every single day. Among them, Baff Vada was always one of my top favorite foods during fasting. You'll find Farali pattice in almost every farsan shop across the city throughout the year and not just during Navratri.
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Fasting is an integral part of the Indian culture. Individuals observe different kinds of fasts based on their personal beliefs and local customs. Fasting is usually done to either show your sincerity and resolve or to express your gratitude. This is sometimes done by giving up some type of food or all food items for a day, a few days or weeks.
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Ingredients
Step By Step Instructions for Appe Pan or Stove top
- Make the outer layer
- Mash boiled potatoes in a bowl. Add arrowroot powder and sendha namak. Mix well until you have a soft, non-sticky dough.
- Make the stuffing
- In another bowl, combine grated coconut, mashed potato, peanuts, cashews, raisins, coriander, ginger-chili paste, sugar, lemon juice, fennel seeds, and sendha namak. Mix until everything comes together.
- Shape the pattice
- Take a small portion of the potato dough and place it inside a handheld lemon squeezer.
- Press it lightly to form a neat potato cup.
- Remove it carefully and place a spoonful of stuffing inside.
- Seal the edges gently and shape it into a round pattice.
- Frying (traditional way)
- Heat oil in a pan.
- Fry the pattices until golden brown and crisp on both sides.
- Remove on paper towels.
- Appe Pan Method
- Grease the cavities of the appe pan with a little oil.
- Place the patties in, turning them gently until cooked evenly and golden on all sides.
- This version uses less oil and gives a nice crunch.
- Air Fryer Method
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (180°C).
- Brush or spray the patties lightly with oil and place them in a single layer in the basket.
- Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they turn crisp and golden.
- Serve them immediately with Vrat chutney or green chutney.
Soniya's Top Tips
- Use the Lemon squeezer for uniform shape and size of the patties.
- Take a small portion of the potato dough and place it inside a lemon squeezer (the handheld kind with cavities). Press it lightly and you'll get a neat little potato cup.
- Let the potato mash cool a little before adding flour - helps binding and reduces stickiness.
- Avoid overstuffing your patties to ensure the patties seal well.
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Common Problems and Solutions
Mistake | Result / Problem | Solution (from my experience) |
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Potatoes too wet or overcooked | Dough becomes sticky, patties crack or fall apart | Drain excess water, let the mash cool, add extra arrowroot flour gradually |
Uneven sealing / open seams | Stuffing leaks during frying | Use smaller stuffing portion, seal edges well, pinch gently |
Burning outside before inside cooks | Outer shell browns, inside remains pale | Use medium heat; cook slowly so inside cooks too |
How to Store
Leftover | How Long | Storage Method | Notes / Reheating |
---|---|---|---|
Cooked Farali Pattice | 1–2 days | Airtight container in refrigerator | Reheat in a pan or oven to restore crispness |
Uncooked shaped patties (before frying) | Up to 24 hours | Cover and refrigerate the shaped patties | Fry just before serving |
Freezing (uncooked) | 2–3 months | Place on a tray (non-touching) to freeze, then transfer to freezer bag | When ready, thaw slightly and fry; dust arrowroot before frying |
Freezing (cooked) | Not ideal (texture changes) | - | Better to freeze uncooked forms |
Farali (Fasting) Patties
Servings:
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Ingredients
- 5 boiled potatoes mashed
- 5 tablespoon tbsp arrowroot powder for binding
- Sendha namak rock salt, to taste
For stuffing
- 1 boiled potato mashed
- 1 cup freshly grated coconut
- ½ cup crushed peanuts
- 1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds
- 2 tablespoon chopped cashew nuts
- 3 tablespoon freshly chopped coriander
- 2 tablespoon chopped raisins
- 1 tablespoon ginger & green chili paste
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
- Sendha namak to taste
- Ghee or oil for cooking
Instructions
Make the outer layer
- Mash boiled potatoes in a bowl. Add arrowroot powder and sendha namak. Mix well until you have a soft, non-sticky dough.
Make the stuffing
- In another bowl, combine grated coconut, mashed potato, peanuts, cashews, raisins, coriander, ginger-chili paste, sugar, lemon juice, fennel seeds, and sendha namak. Mix until everything comes together.
Shape the pattice
- Take a small portion of the potato dough and place it inside a handheld lemon squeezer.
- Press it lightly to form a neat potato cup.
- Remove it carefully and place a spoonful of stuffing inside.
- Seal the edges gently and shape it into a round pattice.
Frying (traditional way)
- Heat oil in a pan.
- Fry the pattices until golden brown and crisp on both sides.
- Remove on paper towels.
Appe Pan Method
- Grease the cavities of the appe pan with a little oil.
- Place the patties in, turning them gently until cooked evenly and golden on all sides.
- This version uses less oil and gives a nice crunch.
Air Fryer Method
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (180°C).
- Brush or spray the patties lightly with oil and place them in a single layer in the basket.
- Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they turn crisp and golden.
- Serve them immediately with Vrat chutney or green chutney.
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kaajal says
Nice recipe. U have mentioned arrowroot powder for coating. Can that be had in.fasting period. What is the other name for arrowroot pwdr.
Soniya Saluja says
Hello Kaajal, Glad you liked it. Yes Arrowroot powder can be used while fasting. Its just know as Arrowroot powder in India ad in US.
Tastypalate says
Hi Soniya..
Wonderful recipe..loved it. Had a question though..Is there a substitute for arrowroot powder? I don't have any at hand and would like to try the recipe.
Thanks!
Soniya Saluja says
Thank you .. You can add tapioca flour (sabudhana atta) or cornstarch. But if you fast you cannot have cornstarch.
meredith says
What a great use for an ebelskiver pan! I have never used mine for anything other than stuffed apple pancakes! I love the idea of making potato-based dumplings in it (and especially that they don't require frying!). Thank you for sharing!
Snappy Gourmet says
I have one of those pans and never use it. Now I want to use it. These look great!
Soniya Saluja says
Now that a reason to use it other then the pancake balls 🙂 we have over 30 recipe savory and sweet made in this pan!
Gunjan says
This is such a wonderful idea. MY MIL would be delighted to see this farali patties recipe.
Soniya Saluja says
Thanks Gunjan! I know what you mean 🙂 My Mom is also a big fan of this pattice and best part is they're not friend!
Sonal says
OMG ? I am so trying these ?
Soniya Saluja says
Thanks Sonal for stopping by ?❤️ ..would love to see you try our recipe??
carolinafarmhousekitchen says
What a great recipe and your pics are so beautiful! Cannot wait to try this one. Such interesting flavors.
Soniya Saluja says
Thank you so much! The spicy and sweet flavors are perfect in the recipe! Do share your experience with us ?
Beth Neels says
Those look so tasty! I know my family will love these! Can't wait to give them a try!
Soniya Saluja says
Glad to hear that , Beth! Do share your feedback with us!
Molly Tullis says
These look DELICIOUS! I'll have to give it a try.
Julie says
These look delicious! I'm totally making these - thank you!
kristen says
wow these look amazing and like they have SO much flavor! yum! I cannot wait to make these!
Kate | The Organized Dream says
I started off reading this post thinking that it was a hard recipe that I would never be able to make myself and I'm really happy that it's easy! Thanks!
Jennifer Penas says
That doesn't look too hard! They look so delicious, I might have to give them a try! Thank you! Cheers!
Jalisa Harris says
I love trying new foods. These look so good. Can't wait to try out.
Soniya Saluja says
Glad to hear this recipe interests you Jalisa! Do share your feedback with us!
Jenni LeBaron says
Yum! I would probably be tempted to eat the entire pan!
Soniya Saluja says
Hahaha.. no worries Jenni it's fine to have the whole pan coz they are not fried 😉
Shubha says
What a yummilicious share... loved everything about this recipe:)
Soniya Saluja says
Thanks Subha!
Gowry says
WHat can we substitute for arrowroot powder.thanks
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Gowry, you can use cornstarch, all purpose flour.. that's what you can use when not fasting. When fasting you can use tapioca flour, potato starch too
Pratima says
Do you any appe pan that I can buy online which is oven safe?