Chickpea Flour Fritters Bhajis
Chickpea Flour Fritters (Bhajis) are a popular Indian snack made from chickpea flour and an assortment of vegetables. These fritters are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, offering a burst of flavors and textures.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium potato, thinly sliced
- 1 small zucchini, grated (optional)
- 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste or grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- Salt to taste
- Water
- Oil for deep frying
INSTRUCTIONS
In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
Gradually add water and mix to form a thick batter. The consistency should be similar to a pancake batter.
Add the sliced onions, potato slices, grated zucchini (if using), green chilies, and ginger to the batter. Mix well to coat the vegetables with the batter.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan or a wok.
Test the oil’s temperature by dropping a small portion of batter into it. If it rises to the surface immediately without changing color, the oil is ready.
Carefully drop spoonfuls of the vegetable and chickpea flour batter into the hot oil to make fritters. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan.
Fry the fritters until they turn golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and drain excess oil on a paper towel.
Once the fritters cool down slightly, they are ready to be served.
Serve:
Serve Chickpea Flour Fritters (Bhajis) as a delicious and savory snack or appetizer.
Enjoy them with mint chutney, tamarind chutney, or your favorite dipping sauce.
TIPS
You can customize the vegetables based on your preference. Other options include spinach, cauliflower, or eggplant.
For a variation, you can also add chopped cilantro leaves to the batter for extra freshness.
NUTRITION VALUE
- Calories: Approximately 150-200 kcal (varies based on portion size and oil absorption)
- Carbohydrates: Around 20-25g
- Protein: About 4-6g
- Fiber: About 3-4g
- Healthy fats from frying oil
