PLANTAIN BHAJIA

Bhajia are a popular snack, usually made with potatoes. This is a different way to prepare bhajia for a delicious lunchtime snack.

Ingredients

• 1kg plantain (green bananas)
• 1 cup gram flour
• 1 cup water
• Half a teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dhania
• Juice a half a lemon
• Salt to taste
• Vegetable oil to deep fry
• Half a teaspoon of red chilli powder if desired

Method

1. Slice the plantain into thin round pieces
2. Mix the gram flour and all the spices (turmeric, dhania, chilli powder) with a little water at a time, to make a thick batter (slightly thicker than pancake batter)
3. Add salt to taste
4. Pre-heat oil and reduce to medium heat. This will allow the bhajias to cook well on the outside and inside.
5. Coat the vegetables well with batter and then deep fry till brown on both sides. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon when ready to drain and put on a plate lined with a clean kitchen cloth or paper towels.
6. Sprinkle with lemon juice

Serve with tomato ketchup