KENYAN STYLE MARU BHAJIYA WITH SPECIAL CHUTNEY

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Written By Shilpa Anand
Potato bhajiyas are Indian frittersMARU BHAJIYA is no ordinary potato bhajiya. This is a popular Kenyan snack, made with thin potato slices, coated with besan( without any added water)  and deep-fried.This indulgent snack is then served with a …

Potato bhajiyas are Indian fritters

MARU BHAJIYA is no ordinary potato bhajiya. This is a popular Kenyan snack, made with thin potato slices, coated with besan( without any added water)  and deep-fried.

This indulgent snack is then served with a spicy, tangy tomato-based chutney.

In Nairobi, Kenya, a shop called Maru’s made this crispy bhajiyas. The family then moved to Uk and opened a shop in Wembley, London and that’s how this recipe came over to the Uk

This is a perfect vegan, gluten-free tea time  snack 

INGREDIENTS FOR CHUTNEY

2-3 tomatoes½ carrot2-3 green chilliesBunch of coriander leaves1inch Ginger( optional)Salt to tasteLemon juice½ Cucumberfew pieces of red capsicumGarlicJaggeryCuminINSTRUCTIONS

  • 2-3 tomatoes

  • ½ carrot

  • 2-3 green chillies

  • Bunch of coriander leaves

  • 1inch Ginger( optional)

  • Salt to taste

  • Lemon juice

  • ½ Cucumber

  • few pieces of red capsicum

  • Garlic

  • Jaggery

  • Cumin

INSTRUCTIONS

Blend everything together into a coarse paste. Adjust seasoningThat’s it, your chutney is ready INGREDIENTS FOR THE BHAJIYA:

  • Blend everything together into a coarse paste. Adjust seasoning

  • That’s it, your chutney is ready 

INGREDIENTS FOR THE BHAJIYA:

1-2 potatoes, peeled, washed and thinly sliced2tbsp besan( chickpea flour)Coriander leavesGreen chillies, thinly slicedSmall piece ginger, grated2-3 cloves of Garlic, pasteLemon juiceMethi leaves or Kasuri Methi 2tbsp  cornflour or rice fl…

  • 1-2 potatoes, peeled, washed and thinly sliced

  • 2tbsp besan( chickpea flour)

  • Coriander leaves

  • Green chillies, thinly sliced

  • Small piece ginger, grated

  • 2-3 cloves of Garlic, paste

  • Lemon juice

  • Methi leaves or Kasuri Methi 

  • 2tbsp  cornflour or rice flour 

  • 1tsp powdered sugar( optional)

  • Salt to taste

  • 1tsp red chilli powder

  • Turmeric powder

  • ¼ tsp Ajwain

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Mix everything and add it to the potato slices

Mix well making sure each slice is coated

Mix well making sure each slice is coated

Leave to rest for 15-20 mins.Do not add any water to the batterHeat oil to fry the BHAJIYA Add potato slices ( don’t overcrowd the pan)

  • Leave to rest for 15-20 mins.

  • Do not add any water to the batter

  • Heat oil to fry the BHAJIYA 

  • Add potato slices ( don’t overcrowd the pan)

Fry at med-low heat stirring continuously until bhajiyas are golden and crispyDrain and that’s it, your Kenyan MARU Bhajiyas are readyServe hot with the prepared chutney

  • Fry at med-low heat stirring continuously until bhajiyas are golden and crispy

  • Drain and that’s it, your Kenyan MARU Bhajiyas are ready

  • Serve hot with the prepared chutney

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Shilpa Anand
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