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
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1 cup | Chana dal |
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1 cup | Urad dal |
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1 medium | Onion , finely chopped |
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2 | Chili , finely chopped |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1/2 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1/2 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1/4 teaspoon | Asafoetida |
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1 tablespoon | Ginger , grated |
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1 handful | Cilantro , chopped |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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— | Oil , for deep frying |
Instructions
- 1 Wash and soak the chana dal and urad dal together in water for 4-5 hours or overnight.
- 2 Drain the soaked dals and grind them into a coarse paste using minimal water.
- 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 Mix all the ingredients well to form a thick batter.
- 5 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- 6 Once the oil is hot, drop small portions of the batter into the oil using your fingers or a spoon.
- 7 Fry the bhajiyas until they are golden brown and crisp on all sides.
- 8 Remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- 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.