Bajji

Ingredients Besan (Gram Flour/ Chickpea Flour) – as needed (start with 1/2 cup)
Assorted Vegetables – depending on availablity (Raw Banana, Potatoes, Bread Slices, Banana Peppers, Cauliflower, Onion etc)
Red Chili Powder – 1 tsp or to taste
Roasted Cumin Powder – 1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
Baking Soda – 1/4 tsp
Water – as needed to make batter
Salt – to taste
Oil – for deep frying

Method 1. Cut the vegetables into small pieces. Generally raw banana, potato, brinjal and onion are made into thin slices, cauliflower is cut into bite sized florets, bread is cut diagonally to form a triangle.
2. Mix all the dry ingredients (besan, corn flour, red chilli powder, baking soda, cumin powder, turmeric powder and salt) in a bowl.
2. Add water little by little while mixing it constantly to make a smooth batter.
3. In the mean time heat oil for deep frying.
4. Dip the vegetables/bread/shrimp/chicken one at a time in the batter so that it is completely coated with the batter and drop in hot oil.
5. Do not overcrowd the oil. There should be enough space for the bajjis to float in the oil without getting stuck to each other. Deep fry till it becomes golden brown.
6. Drain excess oil in paper towels and serve hot with some chutney, hot sauce or ketchup..