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Kenyan Bajias (Seasoned, Battered, Fried Potatoes)
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
Kenyan
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time
35
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Author
International Cuisine
Ingredients
2
medium potatoes
1
cup
chickpea flour
1/4
cup
rice flour
1/4
teaspoon
turmeric
1/4
teaspoon
ground cumin
1/4
teaspoon
black pepper
1
teaspoon
salt
1/2
teaspoon
dried fenugreek leaves
1/2
teaspoon
red chile powder
a pinch of garam masala
1/2
teaspoon
ground coriander
2
teaspoons
ginger
minced
1/4
cup
fresh cilantro
chopped finely
1
cup
water
oil for frying
Instructions
In a large bowl combine the flours, and all the spices.
Add in the cilantro and slowly add in the water until you have a thick batter. Add more or less water as necessary.
Slice the potatoes using a mandolin or knife
Heat the oil to medium high heat.
Place the potatoes in the batter, coating each piece well on both sides
Put in the hot oil and fry until golden and flip to repeat on other side
Remove from oil and place on a paper towel to remove excess oil
Do this until all the potatoes are cooked.
Serve hot with madras (mango chutney)