Bateka na Bhajiya (Potato Fritters)

💛 INGREDIENTS 💛

• 1 cup gram flour

• 2 tablespoons rice flour

• 1/2 teaspoon asafetida

• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder

• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

• 1 teaspoon carom seeds, rubbed with hands

• 1/2 teaspoon green chili paste

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• 1/2 cup water (or as needed)

• 2-3 medium-sized potatoes, cut into slices

• Oil for frying

💚 INSTRUCTIONS 💚

• In a bowl, combine and whisk all the ingredients except potatoes and oil.

• Heat oil in a deep pan.

• Dip each potato slice in the batter and carefully slide into the hot oil.

• Fry until golden and cooked through.

• Try not to overcrowd the pan and work in small batches.

• Drain the bhajias on a plate lined with a kitchen towel.

• Serve hot Bhajiya with sweet chutney and coriander chutney.