Indian
Indian - Chutneys and Sides
Bisi Bele Bath
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup besan (gram flour)
- • 2 tbsp rice flour
- • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- • 1/2 tsp asafoetida
- • 1/2 tsp salt
- • 1/2 cup water
- • 1 1/2 cups oil, for frying
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Whisk the besan, rice flour, red chili powder, asafoetida, salt, and water into a smooth, thick batter of pouring consistency.
2
Phase 2
Hold a perforated ladle over medium-hot oil and pour a ladle of batter so it falls as tiny pearls; fry until crisp.
3
Phase 3
Remove the boondi with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen roll; repeat with the remaining batter.
4
Phase 4
Cool completely so the boondi stays crunchy.
5
Phase 5
Sprinkle over bisi bele bath just before eating, or serve as a crunchy side.