Tomato Bhajiya Recipe
Tomato Bhajiya is a popular Indian snack where ripe tomato slices are coated in a spiced gram flour batter and deep fried until golden and crispy. The tanginess of the tomatoes pairs perfectly with the savory, slightly spicy batter, creating a delightful contrast of flavors and textures. Often enjoyed during monsoon or as a tea-time treat, these fritters are best served hot with mint chutney or a squeeze of lemon. Simple, quick, and irresistibly delicious, Tomato Bhajiya brings a burst of comfort and nostalgia in every bite
Ingredients Besan Batter
1/5 Cup Gram Flour
1/2 Tablespoon oregano
A pinch baking soda
Salt to taste
As needed water
Green Chutney
1 Small bunch fresh coriander
A handful mint
6 NOS green pepper
2 Inch ginger
6 Garlic cloves
3 Tablespoon arthritis
1/2 tablespoon chaat masala
1 Tablespoon sugar
Lemon juice
2 NOS ice cubes
For Bhajiya
As needed tomato
Step:1
Sift and add the gram flour into a large bowl along with salt , corn seeds and baking soda , mix well all the dry ingredients
Step:2
Further add water and start whisking the batter , don’t add too much water at once , only add a small amount initially and whisk until all the lumps are gone
Step:3
Further add more water and adjust the consistency the batter should be of a flowing consistency , not too thick nor too thin . Once the batter is ready cover and set it aside and let it rest until you make the other components
Step:4
Make the chutney by adding all the ingredients into a mixer grinder jar and grind it into a thick coarse chutney
Step:5
Cut the tomatoes into 1.5-2 CM thick slices . Make sure to use firm tomatoes . Then add a spoonful of the chutney into the slice and layer it ready all the tomato slices similarly
Step:6
Once all the chutney layered tomato slice are ready , whisk the batter once . Then add the slices into the besan batter and coat them using your finger , then gently add the bhajiyas into 160 C hot oil , fry over medium high flame until they turn light golden brown , fry in batches
Step:7
Once they are light golden brown , remove them into a sieve and let them cool down competely . Once cooled double fry them in hot oil for 1-2 minutes to make them super crisp . Once fried remove them into a sieve
Step:8
Serve it hot , but eat the bhajiya very carefully as they are extremely hot on the inside , so cut them and then take a bite and enjoy it
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