Bhajya

AJMA NA BHAJYA

Ajma na paan na bhajia (fritters made with Ajwain leaves – carom plant)

Sometime ago I received a cutting of the Carom plant which I potted and have since been nurturing in my little indoor garden (at our store). The plant has really done well and with some nice big leaves developing, I thought of making the ajwain fritters. At my parents home we used to make these often and generally as an add on to the other bhajias that may be frying that day.

These bhajias are very simple and not many other spices are added so as to keep the carom flavour of the ajwain leaf coming through. A few ingredients and a simple recipe should make this an easy snack to rustle up.

1/2 cup gram flour

3/4 teaspoon salt

pinch turmeric powder

3/4 tea spoon freshly ground black pepper

2 / 3 green hot chilie

pinch soda by car

1 teaspoon oil (hot)

Oil for frying

In a bowl combine flour and water and make a batter of thick consistency. Add all the above ingredients and mix well. Heat the oil, dip each leaf in the batter and remove excess batter if any. deep fry till turns golden brown on both sides. Place on paper towel.