Spicy Carrot And Zucchini Bhaji Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful Indian-inspired bhaji! This recipe, originally from the Australian Women's Weekly New Asian Cookbook, features tender carrots and zucchini in a subtly spiced chickpea flour batter. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, this delicious vegetable fritter is perfect as a side dish or a light vegetarian meal. Serve with your favorite mango chutney for a taste of authentic Asian cuisine.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 30.4 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.7 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spicy Carrot And Zucchini Bhaji

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How to Make Spicy Carrot And Zucchini Bhaji

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, salt, and water until a smooth, thick batter forms. Add more water, a tablespoon at a time, if needed to reach desired consistency.
  2. Stir in the ground cumin, turmeric powder, chili powder, garam masala, minced garlic, chopped onion, grated carrot, grated zucchini, and coriander leaves.
  3. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a wok or large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot (a pinch of batter should sizzle immediately), carefully drop tablespoons of the batter into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
  4. Deep-fry the bhaji in batches, cooking until the vegetables are tender and the bhaji are lightly browned (about 2-3 minutes per batch).
  5. Remove the cooked bhaji with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  6. Serve the Spicy Carrot & Zucchini Bhaji hot with mango chutney.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

49 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

0g

Carbs

2g