Bread bhaji recipe

 

Sure! Here's a simple recipe for bread bhaji, a delicious Indian street food snack:

Ingredients:

- 6-8 slices of bread

- 1 cup gram flour (besan)

- 1/4 cup rice flour

- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder

- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder

- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder

- A pinch of asafoetida (hing)

- Salt to taste

- Water (as needed)

- Oil for deep frying

- Chopped coriander leaves for garnish

- Lemon wedges (optional)

For the batter:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the gram flour, rice flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder,

cumin powder, coriander powder, asafoetida, and salt. Mix well.

2. Gradually add water to the dry ingredients and whisk until you have a smooth batter. The batter should be thick enough to coat the bread slices but not too runny.

For the bread bhaji:

1. Trim the edges of the bread slices and cut them into desired shapes like squares or triangles.

2. Heat oil in a deep frying pan or kadhai over medium heat.

3. Dip each bread slice into the prepared batter, ensuring it is well coated on both sides.

4. Gently drop the coated bread slices into the hot oil and fry until they turn golden brown and crispy. Fry them in batches, if necessary, to avoid overcrowding the pan.

5. Once the bread bhaji is cooked, remove them from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

6. Repeat the process for the remaining bread slices.

Serve the bread bhaji hot as a snack or appetizer. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve with chutney or ketchup. You can also squeeze some lemon juice over the bhajis for added tanginess if desired. Enjoy!