BajiyoChickpea and Onion Fritters

Name: Bajiyo (Chickpea and Onion Fritters)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Djibouti
Ingredients: 250 g Chickpea Flour; 220 ml Water; 150 g Onion (finely chopped); 12 g Green Chili (finely chopped); 20 g Fresh Coriander (finely chopped); 3 g Turmeric Powder; 3 g Cumin Powder; 7 g Salt; 700 ml Vegetable Oil

Crisp, savory fritters made from chickpea flour batter mixed with onion, chili, coriander, and warm spices. They are A tea-time snack, with a tender interior and a lightly crunchy crust.

Prep

15m

Cook

20m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

1690kcal

Calories

15g

Protein

166g

Fat

41g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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Batter

250g
Chickpea Flour
220ml
Water
150g
Onion (finely chopped)
12g
Green Chili (finely chopped)
20g
Fresh Coriander (finely chopped)
3g
Turmeric Powder
3g
Cumin Powder
7g
Salt

Frying

700ml
Vegetable Oil

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Method

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5 steps

01
Whisk the chickpea flour with the water until smooth.
02
Stir in the onion, green chili, fresh coriander, turmeric powder, cumin powder, and salt. Let the batter stand briefly so it thickens slightly.
03
Heat the vegetable oil to 175°C (350°F).
04
Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry until the fritters are crisp and golden on both sides.
05
Lift out the fritters, drain well, and serve hot.

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