Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Bhajias (Indian Style Pakora) / पकोड़ा / بھاجیاز

Bhajias are most popular Indian style Pakoras. Try this on Iftar this Ramadan.

Bhajias 
Ingredients:
  • Oil fry frying
  • Onion chopped  1 large
  • Potatoes finely diced  1 large
  • Spinach coarsley chopped 1 cup
  • Fresh Mint chopped 1 tablespoon
  • Fresh Coriander leaves chopped 1 tablespoon
  • Green Chillies chopped 2-3
  • Besan (Chickpea flour) 1  cup heaped
  • Salt to taste
  • Red Chillies powder 1/2 teaspoon
  • Haldi powder 1/2 teaspoon
  • Cumin whole 1 teaspoon
  • Coriander seed whole 1 teaspoon
  • Ajwain  1/4 teaspoon
  • Mustard whole 1 teaspoon
  • Fenugreek leaves dry 1 tablespoon
  • Hing 1 pinch
Procedure:
  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Add water in portions to make a thick batter.
  • Heat oil in a Karahi/Woke.
  • Add prepared batter in small portions with the help of fingers or spoon. Fry till golden in colour on medium heat.
  • Delicious Bhajias are ready.
  • Serve with Imli Chutney/Mint Raita/Ketchup.