Bhaja Recipe

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. Chickpea flour
  • 1/4 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne
  • 2 tsp Coriander, grnd
  • 3 tsp Cumin, grnd
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. White or possibly blue poppy seeds Oil for deep frying Potatoes, sweet potatoes, Cut into 1/4" rounds, Eggplant, cut into 1/3" rds

Instructions

  1. Combine flour, soda, spices in a bowl & slowly add in about 1 c water.
  2. The batter should be thin.
  3. Add in poppy seeds to batter just before you are ready to use it & fold in.
  4. Pour sufficient oil in a wok to come to 2" depth.
  5. Heat over a lowish heat.
  6. dip vegetables into batter & fry in single layer in the wok.
  7. Fry, stiring occasionally, for about 7 min or possibly so.
  8. They should be golden brown on both sides & cooked through.
  9. Remove with a slotted spoon & drain well on paper towels.
  10. Do all vegetables this way.
  11. Serve with beer.
  12. :)

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

423 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.3g 37% DV
Total Fat 12.8g 16% DV
Carbs 71.3g 26% DV
Fiber 19.1g 68% DV
Sugar 7.2g 14% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16747.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 1844.3mg 39% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 621mcg 69% DV
Vitamin C 28mg 31% DV
Calcium 367.3mg 28% DV
Iron 34.7mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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