Dairy-Free Bajji
Craving a crispy, golden-brown snack that's both dairy-free and irresistibly flavorful? This Dairy-Free Bajji recipe is the perfect choice for an indulgent yet wholesome treat. Made with a spiced batter of besan (gram flour) and rice flour, and infused with the aromatic warmth of cumin, red chili powder, turmeric, and asafoetida, this snack delivers layers of flavor in every bite. Thinly sliced vegetables like potatoes, onions, banana peppers, and eggplant are coated in the batter and deep-fried to crispy perfection, ensuring a delightful crunch. These bajjis are vegan-friendly and ideal for pairing with mint or coconut chutney to create a snack-time experience that’s both traditional and allergen-conscious. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that brings the authentic essence of Indian street food into your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams besan (gram flour)
- 30 grams rice flour
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 0.25 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 200 ml water
- 2 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, thickly sliced
- 4 banana peppers, halved and deseeded
- 1 small eggplant slices
- 500 ml oil for deep frying
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine besan, rice flour, red chili powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida, cumin seeds, and salt.
Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, whisking to form a smooth batter without lumps. The batter should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Stir in the baking soda to the batter just before frying.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan or kadai over medium heat.
Dip the vegetable slices one by one into the batter, ensuring they are well-coated.
Carefully slide the battered vegetables into the hot oil, frying a few at a time without overcrowding.
Fry the bajjis until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
Remove the bajjis using a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on paper towels.
Serve hot with mint chutney or coconut chutney for a delicious dairy-free snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5327 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 511.9 g | 656% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.3 g | 356% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2534 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.2 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.3 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.4 g | ||
| Protein | 42.4 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 186 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 2535 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
