Marinated Bhajia / Mysore Bonda - Laila’s Cuisine (English)

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

urad dal

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

Chickpea flour is easier to find and still provides protein.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

Jalapeños offer a milder heat.

onion

🥗Healthier: scallions

Scallions provide a fresh flavor with fewer calories.

In a bowl, mix together flour, besan, ground rice, and baking powder.

Add green chillies and diced onions, mix and add water little bit at a time, mix until batter becomes thick but not too thick (thickness should be enough to form bhajia).

Cover the batter, and let rest for 20 minutes to half an hour.

Preheat enough oil over medium-high in a deep-fry pan.

Form little bhajia either by hand or Ice-cream scoop or tablespoon.

Gently drop into the oil, if oil gets too hot, reduce the heat to medium-low.

Using a fork, after 1-2 minutes, move the bhajia around to fry evenly.

When the bhajia gets slightly pink, about 3 minutes, remove with a slotted spoon.

Place on a plate with paper towel to absorb excess oil.

Serve with hot sauce, homemade chutney, or ketchup.

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