Farali (Fasting) Patties

Author:

Soniya Saluja

Farali Pattice is crunchy outside, soft inside, and the sweet-savory stuffing makes it extra special. Perfect for Navratri fasts – or honestly, anytime you crave something comforting with a hot cup of chai.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: farali recipe, fasting recipe, fasting recipes

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 1 20

Servings:

16 patties

Calories:

113kcal

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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