Ingredients
1 jar drained and rinsed chickpeas
300g Brussels sprouts, finely sliced or mandolined
1 red onion, finely sliced
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 chilli flakes (adjust to taste)
½ tsp baking powder
1 bunch fresh coriander, finely chopped
1 green chilli, finely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Neutral oil for frying
3 tbsp mango chutney for mango yoghurt dip
200g coconut yoghurt for mango yoghurt dip
Large handful fresh mint leaves for mint yoghurt dip
200g yoghurt for mint yoghurt dip
Zest of 1 lemon for mint yoghurt dip
Instructions
1-Combine 1 jar drained and rinsed chickpeas, 300g finely sliced Brussels sprouts, 1 finely sliced red onion, 1 bunch finely chopped fresh coriander, 1 finely chopped green chilli, 2 tsp cumin seeds, 2 tsp ground coriander, 2 tsp hot curry powder, 1 tsp garam masala, ½ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli flakes, ½ tsp baking powder, 145g gram flour, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl.
2-Add 130ml cold water and mix until you get a thick batter that holds together nicely. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed for the best flavor.
3-Heat neutral oil in a saucepan to around 170ºC. Carefully drop small handfuls of batter, each slightly larger than a golf ball, into the hot oil. Fry 3-4 at a time until they turn crispy and golden, then drain on kitchen paper.
4-Prepare the dips: For the mango dip, mix 3 tbsp mango chutney into 200g coconut yoghurt; for the mint dip, blend a large handful of fresh mint leaves, zest of 1 lemon, and 200g yoghurt until creamy, then season both with salt to taste.
5-Serve the bhajis hot with both dips on the side. They’re best enjoyed fresh to keep that crisp texture, making them a great addition to your spiced fritters lineup.
Notes
🌡️ Use a food thermometer to maintain oil temperature around 170ºC for perfect frying.
🤲 If bhajis don’t hold well, gently squeeze the mixture before frying to help binding.
🥄 Serve immediately to retain the crispy texture of the bhajis.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Frying time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bhaji with dip
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
