KENYAN STYLE MARU BHAJIYA WITH SPECIAL CHUTNEY
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 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 seasoning
That’s it, your chutney is ready
INGREDIENTS FOR THE BHAJIYA:
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
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 crispy
Drain and that’s it, your Kenyan MARU Bhajiyas are ready
Serve hot with the prepared chutney
SPICE LEVEL:🌶