Goli Baje - Spicy Yogurt Fritters

When it's tea time and you feel like indulging in some deep fried yummies this little snack is both delicious for that afternoon craving and super quick to make. Loved and famous especially in South India for it's crunchy on the outside and fluffy soft on the inside texture, you won't find many folks that don't want this with their afternoon cuppa!

Well, there are many recipes out there but I have found a perfect little one that works great everytime. From batter to fried and ready in 10 minutes!

Here it is, my version of GOLI BAJE (Spicy Yogurt Fritters/Manglore Bajje):

Ingredients: 1/2 cup self raising flour, 1/2 cup plain flour, 1 tablespoon rice flour, 1/2 cup yogurt (sour is even better), 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger, few curry leave chopped finely, few green chillies chopped finely, handful chopped coriander, salt to taste.

Make: In a bowl, take all of the above ingredients and mix well together. Add a bit of water as required to bring the consistency to a thick batter (but not runny). Heat oil in a pan and drop small ball sizes of the batter using a tablespoon. Fry on low flame until golden brown. Ensure low flame so that the inside cooks well while outside is crispy. 

Enjoy hot with chutney/sauce and a warm cup of tea/coffee! 

Masala Buttermilk

Happy New Year! Happy New Decade! Here's to a healthy, happy and peaceful year ahead.

It's been a hot hot Summer down under so the less time spent in the kitchen the better...and that doesn't mean sneaking in takeaway or short cut foods. We have been enjoying easy simple dishes made with fresh seasonal fruits and lots of cool ingredients.

One of our favourties has been a healthy, cool drink that is famed in the Indian subcontinent not only for it's nutritional benefits but also the delicious blended flavours of fresh herbs.

Here it is, my version of MASALA BUTTERMILK (Spiced buttermilk/Masala Majjige):

Ingredients: 1 cup natural yogurt, 3/4 cup water, small amount of ginger, fresh chilli if desired, handful corriander, few curry leaves, cumin seeds, 1 spoon cumin powder, salt to taste.

Make: In a juicer/blender, put in all of the ingredients above and give it a quick whiz just to blend together (do not blend for long, the ingredients do not need grinding). Ready! Cool in the fridge or add ice cubes and serve.