Mash the potatoes and add everything else except ingredients for the batter. Mix well, taste to check for salt and spices, adjust and mix. Make small balls and keep aside.

To make the batter, blend the besan, oats, garlic, salt and some water. Add water a tablespoon at a time to get a thick pasty consistency.

Dip the balls in the batter and deep fry them on medium heat. Serve these balls as snack with cilantro chutney, or tomato ketchup,

Heat oil in a medium deep pan on medium heat.

Add garam masala and turmeric and mix for a few seconds.

Add in the onions and let cook for a few minutes until translucent

Add in ginger garlic paste, tomatoes, salt, sugar and chili flakes and mix well.

Let cook for 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes are tender. You can use tomato puree as well, cook until the puree thickens.

Drop the bonda balls in this curry and add as little water as possible to just about cover them.

Cook for another 2-3 minutes till the mixture starts to boil.

Serve hot topped with Cilantro, with Roti, chapati or Naan!