Low Sodium Bajji
Craving a crispy yet heart-friendly snack? This Low Sodium Bajji is the perfect guilt-free indulgence! Made with a blend of gram and rice flours, seasoned with aromatic spices like carom seeds, turmeric, and a hint of asafoetida, this recipe skips heavy salt without compromising on flavor. Thinly sliced potatoes are coated in the silky-smooth batter, enhanced with fresh green chili and coriander, and fried to golden perfection for an irresistible crunch. These bajjis are perfect for those looking to enjoy traditional Indian street food with a healthy twist. Serve them fresh with a low-sodium chutney or soothing yogurt dip for a snack that’s as satisfying as it is mindful of your health goals! This recipe is quick, easy, and ideal for gatherings or solo indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Gram flour (Besan)
- 0.25 cup Rice flour
- 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Carom seeds (Ajwain)
- 0.25 teaspoon Asafoetida
- 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
- 2 medium Potatoes
- 1 finely chopped Green chili
- 2 tablespoons, finely chopped Coriander leaves
- 0.75 cup Water
- 2 cups Oil for frying
Instructions
Peel and slice the potatoes into thin, even rounds.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the gram flour, rice flour, red chili powder, turmeric powder, carom seeds, asafoetida, and baking soda.
Add the finely chopped green chili and coriander leaves to the dry ingredients.
Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, whisking continuously to form a smooth, lump-free batter. The batter should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. To test if the oil is ready, drop a small amount of batter into it; it should sizzle and rise to the surface immediately.
Dip each potato slice into the batter, ensuring it is evenly coated, and carefully slide it into the hot oil.
Fry the bajjis in batches without overcrowding the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crisp.
Once fried, remove the bajjis with a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on paper towels.
Serve hot with low sodium chutney or a yogurt dip of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5081 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 482.5 g | 619% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.7 g | 344% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 449 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.3 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.4 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | ||
| Protein | 41.7 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 172 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 3406 mg | 72% | |
*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.
