Heart-Healthy Bajji
Indulge guilt-free with our Heart-Healthy Bajji, a nutritious twist on the classic Indian fritter. This baked version swaps deep-frying for a drizzle of olive oil and oven-crisping, delivering all the flavors you love without the extra calories. Made with a blend of besan (chickpea flour) and rice flour, the batter is infused with vibrant spices like turmeric, red chili powder, and cumin seeds, and accented by fresh coriander and green chili for a fragrant finish. Packed with wholesome vegetables like spinach, cauliflower, and potatoes, each bite offers a delicious crunch alongside heart-friendly benefits. Perfect for a snack or appetizer, these golden, crispy bajjis pair beautifully with mint or tamarind chutney, making them a flavorful addition to any healthy eating plan.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Besan (Chickpea Flour)
- 0.25 cup Rice flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon Asafoetida
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
- 12 large leaves Spinach leaves
- 8 medium Cauliflower florets
- 2 small, sliced thin Potatoes
- 1 finely chopped Green chili
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Coriander leaves
- 0.75 cup Water
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the besan (chickpea flour), rice flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin seeds, asafoetida, salt, and baking soda.
Slowly add water to the dry ingredients while whisking to form a smooth, thick batter.
Stir in the finely chopped green chili and coriander leaves into the batter.
Prepare the vegetables: wash the spinach leaves, chop the cauliflower florets into bite-size pieces, and slice the potatoes into 1/4 inch thick slices.
Dip each vegetable piece into the batter, ensuring it is thoroughly coated.
Place the coated vegetables onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
Drizzle olive oil over the top of the coated vegetables.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the bajjis are golden brown and crisp, turning halfway through the cooking time for even cooking.
Remove from the oven and serve hot with your choice of heart-healthy chutney, such as mint or tamarind chutney.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1321 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.8 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1670 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.1 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.7 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.7 g | ||
| Protein | 40.8 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 196 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 3282 mg | 70% | |
*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.
