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Crispy, golden fritters with a spicy chickpea flour coating wrapped around a soft, boiled egg. This popular Andhra street food is the perfect tea-time snack, ready in minutes and bursting with flavor.
For 4 servings
Prepare the eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, turn off the heat, cover the pan, and let it stand for 10-12 minutes. Drain the hot water and run cold water over the eggs to cool them down. Peel the eggs carefully and slice them in half lengthwise.
Make the batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the besan, rice flour, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, ajwain, and salt. Add the ginger garlic paste and mix well. Gradually pour in water while whisking continuously to form a thick, smooth, and lump-free batter. The consistency should be like pancake batter, thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Just before frying, add the baking soda and give it a final mix.
Fry the bajjis: Heat oil in a kadai or deep pan over medium-high heat. To check if the oil is ready, drop a small amount of batter; it should sizzle and rise to the surface immediately. Carefully dip each egg half into the batter, ensuring it's fully coated. Gently slide the battered egg halves into the hot oil, one by one. Do not overcrowd the pan; fry in batches of 3-4. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bajjis from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve immediately.
Crispy, golden fritters with a spicy chickpea flour coating wrapped around a soft, boiled egg. This popular Andhra street food is the perfect tea-time snack, ready in minutes and bursting with flavor.
This andhra recipe takes 30 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 328.25 calories per serving with 12.02g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for snack or appetizer.
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For a lower-oil version, use an air fryer. Spray the battered eggs with oil and air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
Reduce the red chili powder to 1/4 teaspoon to make a milder version for kids.
Use pre-boiled eggs to cut down the preparation time significantly.
For extra heat, add 1 finely chopped green chili and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper powder to the batter.
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