Ingredients
1 jar drained and rinsed chickpeas
300g finely sliced or mandolined Brussels sprouts
1 finely sliced red onion
145g gram flour
130ml water
2 tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp hot curry powder
1 tsp garam masala
½ tsp turmeric
½ tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
½ tsp baking powder
1 bunch fresh coriander, finely chopped
1 green chili, finely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Neutral oil for frying
3 tbsp mango chutney
200g coconut yoghurt
Large handful fresh mint leaves
200g yoghurt
Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
1-First, rinse and finely shred 300g of Brussels sprouts to ensure even cooking and a crispy texture in your bhajis. In a mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, Brussels sprouts, onion, fresh coriander, green chili, spices, baking powder, gram flour, salt, and pepper for a flavorful base. Gradually add 130ml of cold water to the mix, stirring until you get a thick batter that holds together well, then season it thoroughly.
2-Heat your neutral oil to around 170ºC for the best results. Drop small handfuls of the batter, about the size of a golf ball, into the hot oil and fry for 3 4 minutes until they’re crisp and golden. Once done, drain them on kitchen paper to remove excess oil.
3-For the mango dip, simply stir 3 tbsp of mango chutney into 200g of coconut yoghurt for a sweet and tangy contrast. For the mint dip, blend a large handful of fresh mint leaves with 200g of yoghurt and the zest of 1 lemon until it’s creamy, adding seasoning as needed. Serve the hot bhajis right away with both dips to enjoy the full flavors.
Last Step:
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🌡 Use a food thermometer to keep the oil at the right frying temperature (around 170ºC).
🤲 If the batter feels loose, gently squeeze it to firm up before frying.
🥄 Fresh herbs like coriander and mint add vibrant flavor and freshness to the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 bhajis with dips
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
