TH loves bajjis of any kind. But then that guy likes pretty much anything that’s deep fried, but bajjis do hold a particular soft spot in his heart. While I do make this simple aloo tikki very often, bajjis make an appearance only now and then.
I have no qualms deep frying now and then, especially if it’s a rainy day and your mood and taste buds are screaming cardamom tea with bajjis.
I always eye ball my bajji batter mix so the proportions below are approximate. I always stock besan in my freezer because although it’s a now-and-then type ingredient, it’s the most handy to have around for any kind of bajjis or bondas or even for thickening gravies. You may also like this Mysore bonda recipe or aloo bondas for a nice evening snack too.
- 1 large Potato
- 3/4 cup Besan / Kadala Maavu / Gram Flour
- 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp Hing / Asafoetida
- A pinch Turmeric powder
- A pinch Baking soda / Soda powder
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
2. Make a thick-ish batter with water and all ingredients above except the potato. To test if the batter is right, dip a piece of potato in and see if it coats it well without dripping off.
3. Heat oil in a pan and when it just about starts to smoke, add the potato pieces dipped in batter. To test if the oil is hot enough, drop a small amount of batter into it and see if it immediately sizzles to the top. 
4. Fry the bajjis in small batches in medium heat until golden brown. Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel.
Serve hot with hot tea and a rainy day. Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 15 mins Yield: 12-15 pieces
Looks super yuumy.Perfect combo on a rainy day !!
Delicious snack. Perfect for rainy days.
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awesome i made onion and potato bajji 🙂 i love this one too 🙂 nice clicks
felt like taking few bhajis from the screen…simple yet you can't stop munching these hot bhajis
I remember during my child hood days not even a single weekend went without having home made bajjis. Super tempting bajis and nice clicks.
I love how each and every photo in this post are so beautiful! Our humble potato bajjis look irresistible!
Wow these are yummy.How I wish it was raining and I was sitting with a mug of coffe and bhajis and watching. Alas no rain but I will make these bhaji.
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Perfect for the rains…try molaga bajjis next, they are even more perfect with chai !
Looks yumm..i add a lil bit of rice flour to the batter..
Simply superb and easy..