Potato Bajia

Ingredients
for 6 servings


 * 1 lb (500 g) potatoes
 * 3 ¼ cups (300 g) chickpea flour
 * ½ teaspoon turmeric
 * 1 teaspoon chili powder
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon pepper
 * 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
 * 2 green chillis, chopped and deseeded
 * ½ cup (20 g) fresh coriander, chopped
 * 2 cups (500 mL) water

Spicy Ketchup

 * 1 bottle ketchup
 * 1 teaspoon fresh coriander, to taste
 * 1 tablespoon chili powder
 * 1 tablespoon cumin
 * 4 cloves garlic, crushed

Directions

 * 1) Peel and chop the potatoes very finely.
 * 2) Place in a bowl, cover with cold water, and leave until ready to fry.
 * 3) To make the batter, mix the chickpea flour, turmeric, chili powder, pepper, salt bicarbonate of soda, chillies, and coriander.
 * 4) Gradually add the water while whisking to form a smooth batter.
 * 5) Heat a pot of oil to 320°F (160˚C).
 * 6) Drain the potato slices and dip in the batter.
 * 7) Fry in vegetable oil until golden brown (around 3-4 minutes).
 * 8) Serve with spicy ketchup.
 * 9) Enjoy!