Easy Baja Recipe | Recette Bajia Facile | Plain Besan Pakora

besan

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Chickpea flour is a healthier alternative, while all-purpose flour is more economical.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat, while bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

cumin seeds

🥗Healthier: ground cumin

💰Cheaper: coriander seeds

Ground cumin is convenient, while coriander seeds are often cheaper.

onion

🥗Healthier: red onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Red onions offer more nutrients, while white onions are less expensive.

Mix gram flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and water to form a semi-thick batter.

Finely chop the onion, spring onion, coriander leaves, and green chilli, and add them to the batter.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

Drop a small amount of batter into the oil to test if it is hot enough.

Once the oil is ready, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the oil and fry until golden brown.

Prepare the chutney by blending tomatoes, garlic, chilli, coriander leaves, and salt to taste.

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