Jul 09 2026

Bhaji Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Vegetable fritters served with tamarind sauce

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Ingredients

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Fritters

Tamarind Sauce

Method

Fritters Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and finely chop the mixed vegetables (potatoes, carrots, peas, and cauliflower). Ensure they are well-drained to avoid excess moisture.

  2. 2

    Make the Batter

    In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, rice flour, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, red chili powder, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add water to form a smooth batter that coats the back of a spoon.

  3. 3

    Add Vegetables to Batter

    Fold the chopped vegetables into the batter until well mixed. Ensure the vegetables are evenly coated.

  4. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat until hot (around 350°F or 175°C).

  5. 5

    Fry the Bhaji

    Using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of the vegetable batter into the hot oil. Fry in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Tamarind Sauce Preparation

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a saucepan, combine tamarind pulp, brown sugar, water, salt, cumin powder, and red chili powder.

  2. 7

    Cook the Sauce

    Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.

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