Maru na Bhajiya - SK Khazana

Ingredients list for Maru na Bhajiya - SK Khazana

• Bhajiya
• 4 Medium potatoes peeled
• 200 grams Gram flour (besan)
• 2 tablespoons Cornflour
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• to taste Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Garlic paste
• 1/2 teaspoon Ginger paste
• 2 tablespo to garnish Fresh coriander leaves chopped
• 1 teaspoon Carom seeds (ajwain)
• 1 Green chilli chopped
• to deep fry Oil
• Tomato chutney
• 3-4 Medium tomatoes blanched, peeled and chopped
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil
• 6-8 cloves Garlic chopped
• to taste Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 Green chilli chopped
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice

Method

1. Take gram flour, cornflour, turmeric powder, salt, garlic paste, ginger paste, coriander leaves, carom seeds and green chilli in a bowl, add sufficient water and whisk well to make a thick and smooth batter.
2. Slice the potatoes into not too thin slices.
3. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Dip prepared potato slices in batter and set aside.
4. To make chutney, heat olive oil in non-stick pan, add garlic and sauté on medium heat till fragrant.
5. Add tomatoes, salt and sugar and mix well. Add green chilli, mix and cook for 2-3 minutes and set aside for cool down.
6. Slide in the potato slices into hot oil and deep-fry till golden. Drain on absorbent paper.
7. Transfer half the tomato mixture into a blender jar and blend. Add lemon juice and mix. Transfer into a serving bowl. Transfer the remaining half of the tomato mixture into another serving bowl.
8. Arrange the potato fritters on a serving platter, garnish with a tomato rose and sprinkle some coriander leaves on top of the fritters. Serve hot with the tomato chutney.