Starters Recipes - Mixed Bhajias Recipe

Ingredients

• 175g/6oz gram flour

• 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

• 2 teaspoons ground coriander

• 1 teaspoon garam masala

• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander

• 1 small onion (halved and sliced)

• 1 small leek (sliced)

• 100g/4oz cauliflower (cooked)

• 12 tablespoons cold water

• Vegetable oil for deep-frying 

For the sauce:

• 150ml/1/4pt natural yogurt

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

• 1 garlic clove (crushed)

Serves 4

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Method:

1. Sift the flour and bicarbonate of soda into a mixing bowl, add the spices and coriander and mix thoroughly.

2. Divide the mixture between 3 separate small bowls. Stir the onion in one bowl, the leek into another and the cauliflower into the third. Add 4 tablespoons of water to each bowl and mix each to form a smooth paste.

3. Heat the oil for deep-frying in a wok. Using 2 tablespoons, form the mixture into rounds and cook each in the oil until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.

4. Mix all the sauce ingredients together and pour into a small serving bowl. Serve with the warm bhajias.