Easy, Recipes, Vegetarian

Masala Fritters (Pakoda or Bhajiya)

Hot chai and pakoda is a favourite monsoon snack in India. Made in different regions of the country, this traditional bhajiya recipe brings back fond childhood memories. This recipe is as easy and quick as it can get.

Ingredients

  • Oil (to deep fry)
  • 5-6 Tablespoons Gram Flour
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • Vegetables (potatoes, onions, green chillies, cauliflower, spinach etc.)
  • Chaat Masala
  • Salt to Taste
  • A Pinch Baking Soda

Preparation

Prep: 10 minutes
Cooking: 10 minutes

  1. Mix all the dry ingredients in a dish, add water and make a batter which is neither too thick nor too watery.
  2. Dip the vegetables in the batter and deep fry.
  3. Sprinkle chat masala and serve.

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Jagrati Bhati

I’m Jagrati and my family has been in the heritage hospitality business for the past 35 years. Born and bred in a Rajput home converted into a heritage hotel, an affinity with tradition and culinary culture was very organic. Having said that, my interest in cooking and baking is a recent discovery. Currently, I am a food experimenter – constantly trying various recipes to see how I can simplify them. My most favourite is traditional recipes that take me back to the stories of how and why they were made a certain way. Cooking for me is like relaxation – I enjoy the pace and patience it needs and above all that is the joy of eating.