Bajia

These popular fritters are easy to make by frying a batter consisting of simple ingredients, and are frequently sold as street food. They are typically served hot with chutney or hot sauce.

Bajia

Ingredients

• 200 g flour (besan)
• 100 g all purpose flour
• Few drops of food coloring
• A pinch of baking soda
• 1 medium onion finely chopped
• 1/2 c finely chopped coriander leaves
• 1/2 c finely chopped spring onions
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 1 tsp [[garlic[[ paste
• 1 green chili finely chopped (optional)
• Salt to taste
• Water
• Oil for deep frying

Directions

1. Put all the ingredients except the oil in a large bowl and gradually mix with cold water so as to make a thick batter.
2. Heat oil in a frying pan.
3. Drop spoonful of the mixture into the hot oil and fry on medium heat until golden brown.
4. Drain on a paper towel and serve hot.