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Brussels Sprouts Bhajis

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🥬 Brussels Sprout Chickpea Bhajis offer a deliciously crispy snack packed with flavorful Indian spices and nutrient-rich ingredients.
🌶️ The combination of chickpeas and Brussels sprouts creates a fluffy interior with a crunchy exterior, perfect for sharing with tasty dips.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 1 jar drained and rinsed chickpeas

– 300g finely sliced Brussels sprouts

– 1 finely sliced red onion

– 145g gram flour

– 130ml water

– 2 teaspoons cumin seeds

– 2 teaspoons ground coriander

– 2 teaspoons hot curry powder

– 1 teaspoon garam masala

– ½ teaspoon turmeric

– ½ teaspoon chili flakes (or more to taste)

– ½ teaspoon baking powder

– 1 bunch finely chopped fresh coriander

– 1 finely chopped green chili

– Salt and pepper to taste

– Neutral oil for frying

– Brussels sprouts and chickpeas for main base for nutrition and texture

– Spices (e.g., cumin, turmeric) for flavor enhancement

– Dips (mango and mint yogurt) for accompaniments for taste variety

Instructions

1-First Step: Wash and finely shred the Brussels sprouts to ensure even cooking and a crisp texture. Prepare all spices and ingredients close by.

2-Second Step: In a large bowl, combine 145g gram flour, 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, 2 teaspoons ground coriander, 2 teaspoons hot curry powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala, ½ teaspoon turmeric, ½ teaspoon chili flakes, ½ teaspoon baking powder, 1 finely chopped green chili, 1 finely sliced red onion, 1 bunch finely chopped fresh coriander, and salt and pepper to taste.

3-Third Step: Gradually add 130ml water to the dry ingredients, stirring to create a smooth batter slightly thicker than pancake batter.

4-Fourth Step: Fold in the shredded Brussels sprouts and drained chickpeas, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated with the spiced batter.

5-Fifth Step: Heat neutral oil in a deep skillet to around 170ºC. Use a spoon to carefully drop small handfuls of the batter into the hot oil.

6-Sixth Step: Fry the bhajis in batches, turning occasionally until golden brown and crisp, about 3-4 minutes per batch.

7-Seventh Step: Remove bhajis with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper to remove excess oil.

8-Final Step: Serve hot with the mango yogurt dip made from 3 tablespoons mango chutney mixed into 200g coconut yogurt and the mint yogurt dip, created by blending a large handful of fresh mint leaves with 200g yogurt and the zest of 1 lemon, seasoned with salt if needed.

Notes

🔥 Use cold water to help the batter bind and create crispiness during frying.
🥄 Fry bhajis in small batches to avoid overcrowding and to maintain oil temperature.
🌿 Fresh herbs like coriander and mint elevate the freshness and flavor profile of the bhajis and dips.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Frying time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Snack, Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving