Step 1
Knead whole wheat flour with carom seeds, ¼ tsp crushed fennel seeds, salt, oil and enough water to a soft dough.
Step 2
Mash potatoes and put into a bowl. Add ¼ tsp turmeric powder, garam masala powder, ½ tbsp red chilli powder, remaining crushed fennel seeds, salt, dried mango powder, cashewnuts, raisins, 1 tbspcoriander leaves, green chillies and mix.
Step 3
Divide dough into small equal portions. Shape each portion into a katori, stuff with potato mixture, gather the edges and seal and roll into a smooth ball.
Step 4
Boil plenty of water in a deep non stick pan, add the stuffed balls and cook. When they start floating, drain them.
Step 5
Meanwhile boil urad dal and chana dal with ginger, green chillies, ¼ tsp turmeric powder and salt till completely cooked. Mash well with a hand blender.
Step 6
Heat ghee in a small non stick pan, add cumin seeds and when they change colour add remaining red chilli powder and mix. Add to the dal and mix well.
Step 7
Heat sufficient oil in a kadai and deep fry the boiled stuffed batis till golden. Drain and break them. Put them in a serving bowl.