Bajiilu, the very name itself waters the mouth. Different vegetables are dipped in the besan batter and deep fried to a perfect crisp and color. These are famous all over India. Called by different names in different places these form the main street foods in South India. Mirchi bajji, plantain bajji, potato bajji……..these are the popular street foods in Andhra. Well, these bajjilu can be made with any vegetable. I have already posted the Mirchi bajji recipe, here I come with a recipe which includes different vegetables. Easy to make and delicious to eat……….give it a try on a cold evening…….
INGREDIENTS
- Vegetables of your choice
- Besan 1 cup
- Rice flour 1/4 cup
- Ginger 1 inch piece
- Green chilies 2-3
- Ajwain 1/2 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Turmeric a pinch
- Baking soda a pinch(optional)
- Oil for deep frying
Choose vegetables of your choice and cut them into thin slices. Here I used potatoes, plantain, brinjal, ridge gourd, onions and chilies.
Grind the chilies, ginger to a fine paste. In a bowl add the besan, rice flour, salt, turmeric, Ginger chilly paste, ajwain, baking powder. Mix well and now add enough water to make a smooth paste. The batter should not be too thick or too thin. If you do not want to use baking soda add a couple of spoons of hot oil to the besan, mix well and then add water to make batter. 
Add enough oil in a deep pan. Heat it. Now take the veggie slices, dip them into the batter and coat them evenly with batter. Slowly drop them into the hot oil. Do not over crowd the oil. Fry the bajjis on medium high flame till golden brown. Remove them onto a tissue paper and serve hot.
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