Name: Mix Vegetable Bhujiya
Serves: Approximately 4
Cooking time (approx.): 12 Minutes
Style: Indian (Vegetarian)

1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
1 tablespoon(s) oil
2 teaspoon(s) crushed garlic
1 teaspoon(s) cumin seeds
2 teaspoon(s) crushed ginger
4 green chillies (cut thoroughly)
1 onion(s) chopped fine
4 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, peas, corn, potatoes, cauliflower)
½ teaspoon(s) turmeric powder
salt to taste
4 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
For the batter:
2 cup(s) gram flour (chickpea flour or besan)
½ cup(s) rice flour
½ teaspoon(s) red chilli powder
a pinch of soda bi-carbonate and asafoetida powder
salt to taste
oil to deep fry
   


1.
Heat the oil in a pan. Add the cumin seeds and let them crackle. Add the ginger, garlic, green chillies and onions. Fry on low-medium heat for about 2 minutes or till the onions are sautéed.
2.
Add the steamed vegetables, half the turmeric powder and salt to taste. Mix well on medium heat for about 4-5 minutes. Put off the flame and let cool. Mix in the coriander leaves and lemon juice. Make lemon-sized balls.
3.
To make the batter, mix together the gram flour, rice flour, red chilli powder, remaining turmeric powder, soda bicarbonate, asafoetida powder and salt TO TASTE with water just enough to make a thick batter. Dip each ball in the batter and deep fry in hot oil in batches on medium flame till light golden brown in color. Remove onto a paper towel.
4.
Enjoy with Green Chutney, Sweet Chutney, and/or Ketchup.