Bhajiya

Bhajiya

Bhajiya

Veg

Deep-fried fritters made with gram flour and vegetables, a popular snack that is crispy on the outside and soft inside.

Cuisines

Chhattisgarhi

Best for

Snacks

Recipe

Prep: 30 min Cook: 20 min Total: 50 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

chana dal 1 cup Chana dal
urad dal 1 cup Urad dal
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
Chili 2 Chili , finely chopped
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1/2 teaspoon Red chili powder
asafoetida 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida
Ginger 1 tablespoon Ginger , grated
Cilantro 1 handful Cilantro , chopped
salt Salt , to taste
oil Oil , for deep frying

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash and soak the chana dal and urad dal together in water for 4-5 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Drain the soaked dals and grind them into a coarse paste using minimal water.
  3. 3 Transfer the paste to a mixing bowl and add chopped onions, green chilies, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, asafoetida, grated ginger, chopped coriander leaves, and salt.
  4. 4 Mix all the ingredients well to form a thick batter.
  5. 5 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
  6. 6 Once the oil is hot, drop small portions of the batter into the oil using your fingers or a spoon.
  7. 7 Fry the bhajiyas until they are golden brown and crisp on all sides.
  8. 8 Remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  9. 9 Serve hot with chutney or sauce of your choice.

Tips

Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent the bhajiyas from absorbing too much oil.