Spicy Carrot and Zucchini Bhaji

Name: Spicy Carrot and Zucchini Bhaji
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 20 bhaji
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1 cup besan flour; 2 tsp cooking salt; 0.5 cup cold water; 0.25 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp garam masala; 2 garlic cloves; 2 small brown onions; 1 carrot; 1 zucchini (120 g); 0.5 cup coriander leaves; vegetable oil; 1 cup mango chutney

Carrot, zucchini and mango chutney deep-fried until golden and spiced with turmeric and chilli for a South Asian starter.

30 min · Serves 20 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min · 30 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Whisk besan (chickpea flour), salt and the water in medium bowl until mixture forms a smooth thick batter.
2
Stir in spices, garlic, onion, carrot, zucchini and coriander. Heat oil in wok, deep fry tablespoons of mixture, in batches, until vegetables are tender and bhaji are browned lightly.
3
Drain on paper towel. Serve with mango chutney.