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Bhajia za Kunde | Swahili Bhajia recipe

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Bhajia za Kunde

Cultural Context

Originating from Kenya, Bhajia za Kunde are a popular snack made with cowpeas, often enjoyed during social gatherings or as street food. These crispy fritters celebrate the use of local ingredients and are a staple in many Kenyan households. Today, they have gained popularity beyond Kenya, with variations appearing in various East African cuisines.

KEKEsnack
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup split peas
1 medium onion
1 tablespoon ginger
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups frying oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Wash the split peas and soak them in cold water overnight (about 6 hours) until they double in size.

2

Put the soaked split peas into a food processor along with chopped onion and finely minced ginger.

3

Add garlic to the food processor.

4

Blend the mixture until the pieces are smaller than a heart, but do not over-blend; it should remain a bit chunky.

5

Add coriander and salt to the mixture, blending briefly to combine.

6

Compress the mixture slightly to ensure it holds together when frying.

7

Heat oil in a pan for frying.

8

Fry the mixture until golden brown and crunchy, giving it time to cook thoroughly.

Equipment Needed

deep panslotted spoon

Dietary

vegetarianveganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

gluten

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