Potato Bajji

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Potato Bajji

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :5 Min

Cook Time : 10 Min

Total Time : 15 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 12
  • 1 nos potato


  • 3/4 cups besan / kadala maavu / gram flour


  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder


  • 1/4 tsp hing / asafoetida


  • 1 pinch turmeric powder


  • 1 pinch baking soda / soda powder


  • 1 pinch salt to taste


  • 250 ml oil for frying

Directions

  • Cut the potato in half and then cut further into thin discs,I make the pieces as thin as possible to ensure even cooking but don’t make they too thin otherwise they will lose their shape and crumble
  • Make a thick-ish batter with water and all ingredients above except the potato
  • To test if the batter is right, dip a piece of potato in and see if it coats it well without dripping off
  • Heat oil in a pan and when it just about starts to smoke, add the potato pieces dipped in batter
  • To test if the oil is hot enough, drop a small amount of batter into it and see if it immediately sizzles to the top
  • Fry the bajjis in small batches in medium heat until golden brown
  • Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel
  • Serve hot with hot tea and a rainy day