Mauritian Bajia/ Bhajia| cheese & Normal one| pakoras| @myrecipediary

gram flour

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Chickpea flour is high in protein and fiber.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers provide sweetness without heat.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is healthier.

tomatoes

🥗Healthier: tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are convenient and cost-effective.

Slice onions and potatoes thinly.

Chop spinach and green chilies finely.

Combine gram flour, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt in a bowl.

Add sliced onions, potatoes, spinach, and green chilies to the flour mixture.

Mix until vegetables are well coated in the flour.

Add water gradually to form a thick batter.

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil.

Fry until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally.

Remove bhajias and drain on paper towels.

For chutney, blend tomatoes, coriander leaves, lemon juice, ginger, and garlic until smooth.

Serve bhajias hot with tomato chutney.

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