Bajji

Ingredients:

• Gram flour - 3/4 cup

• Chilli powder - 1/4 tsp

• Orange food coloring - a little

• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

• Salt to taste

• Veggies - Can use different vegetables to make different bhajjis -> Raw Banana (Vaazhakkai), Onions, Big Green Chillies, Potatoes - all cut into medium thin and flat slices. You can use Egg (hard boil the egg and cut into two), or Bread Slices (cut into 4) as well.

• Oil for deep frying

**Method: ** Mix in the gram flour with salt, chilli powder, turmeric, food coloring and water to make a smooth paste without any lumps.

Dip the cut veggies/egg/bread slices to coat them evenly with the paste and deep fry them in oil. Drain and pat dry with paper towels and serve hot.

Miscellaneous:

• Tips: Serve hot with ketchup or any chutney (coconut or hot).

• Serves 4-5

• Cooking Time: 15 min

• Cuisine: Indian