Vegetable/Tarakari Bajji

Ingredients:

Besan-1cup
Jeera-1tsp
Ajwain(oma kalu)-1/2tsp
Kalonji/nigellaseeds/erulibeeja-1/2tsp
Sodabicarb-1/2tsp
Chillipowder-1tsp
Salt to taste

Vegetables used are:

Potato,plaintain(balekaayi) and onion,each thinly sliced into roundels.

Method:

Mix the besan, jeera,ajwain,kalonji, water, chillipowder,sodabicarb and salt in a bowl, beat till smooth. Leave this batter aside for half an hour.

Heat the cooking oil in a deep pan.

Take vegetable slice one by one, dip into the besan batter and deep-fry till golden brown

Place the bajji's on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

serve with tomato ketchup or green chutney.

NOTE:Vegetables like ridgegourd,bananapeppers bajji's can be prepared in the same manner.

While serving sprinkle chaat masala if you like.