Bhajia Fiji Style | How to Make Bhajia | Spinach Pakora | Crispy Fritters
On a cold day, nothing beats a plate of hot bhajias with some cha (tea). Growing up, we had these as after school snacks from the ("gadi la") cart vendor, smothered in tamarind sauce. It was such a delightful treats, one that I clearly didn't start appreciating until moving away from Fiji. Even today, whenever I bite into these bhajias, I always remember those fond memories of my primary school days. Ahhh.. the "gadi la admi" (cart vendor guy) made childhood lovely! Ingredients: 1 cup gram flour/chickpea flour/besan 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon carmon seeds (ajwain) 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera) 1 cup finely sliced onions 2 cups chopped spinach (measured after its cut) 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro 4-5 cloves of garlic, crushed chili pepper to taste 1 teaspoon salt water (enough to make a dropping batter consistency) neutral-flavored oil for frying (I used canola) Method: Heat oil in a ...