Vottelaoaachi Bhajji
June 6, 2017

Vottelaoaachi Bhaji is another of those recipes from the vast treasure chest of Goan cuisine that is getting lost with time. Ajwain leaves are coated in a chickpea batter and deep fried. The bhajji itself have a subtle peppery bite to it and are absolutely amazing to taste!

Cuisine Goan
Course Appetizers
Serves 1
Method Deep-fry
Difficulty Hard
Cook Time 15  minutes
  • Cuisine Goan
  • Course Appetizers
  • Serves 1
  • Method Deep-fry
  • Difficulty Hard
  • Cook Time 15  minutes
Ingredients
ajwain or vottelao leaves
15  
chickepea flour
3   tablespoon
pinch turmeric
1  
pinch red chili powder
1  
pinch salt
1  
pinch cumin seeds
1  
oil to fry
 
water
3   tablespoon
Instructions

1. Wash and clean the vottelao leaves. In a bowl take the chickpea flour, turmeric, red chili powder, salt and cumin seeds.

2. Add the water and mix into a thick batter. Heat oil in the mean time. Dip each leaf in the batter so that it is coated evenly with a thin layer.

3. Fry the leaves until golden brown. Remove on a wet towel to soak the extra oil. Enjoy hot. They will be gone before you know it!