India boasts a rich abundance of vegetables that play a crucial role in the country's diverse culinary landscape. Among these, the yam , known as Ratalu, holds a special place in the hearts of many. The purple yam, in particular, stands out not only for its distinctive colour but also for its unique flavour profile.
Often prepared as a mashed side dish with a touch of ghee, the purple yam offers a comforting and earthy sweetness. Beyond this, it finds its way into both sweet and savoury preparations, such as Ratalu Kheer and Purple Yam Sabzi. Now, a video featuring a street vendor in Surat selling Ratalu pakodas has captured the attention of food enthusiasts online.
Also Read : Watch: Delhi's Bhelpuri Wala Goes Viral For His 'Infectious' Humour In the now-viral footage, the vendor chops the purple yam into thin chip-like slices coats them in a besan (gram flour) mixture with added spices, and deep-fries them in hot oil. After a sizzling fry, he stirs them with a strainer ladle and takes out the crispy purple yam pakodas - ready to be served! These pakodas retail for Rs 80 each. Take a look: Also Read : Viral Video: Man Treats Street Children To Dinner At 5-Star Hotel, Wins Hearts Online Well, the viewers were not impressed.
A user said, “How to make a healthy vegetable unhealthy.” Another user wrote, “They make pakodas out of everything these days.” Some raised concerns about “hygiene” and the “repeated use of the same oil.
” “Oil be like. At least now leave .
