Maroi Bora
Veg
Vegan
Maroi Bora are crispy fritters made from maroi leaves and besan (gram flour), seasoned with spices and deep-fried to perfection.
Cuisines
Manipuri
Best for
Snacks
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 bunch | Chive , chopped |
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1 cup | Gram Flour |
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1 medium | Onion , finely chopped |
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2 cloves | Garlic , minced |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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0.5 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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— | Water , as needed |
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— | Oil , for frying |
Instructions
- 1 Wash the maroi nakuppi thoroughly and chop it finely.
- 2 In a mixing bowl, combine besan, chopped maroi nakuppi, onion, garlic, cumin seeds, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
- 3 Gradually add water to the mixture to form a thick batter.
- 4 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- 5 Once the oil is hot, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the oil.
- 6 Fry the fritters until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- 7 Remove the fritters and drain excess oil on a paper towel.
- 8 Serve hot as a snack or side dish.
Tips
Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent the fritters from absorbing too much oil.