Brussels Sprout Bhajis

Crispy chickpea-battered Brussels sprouts and green beans served with a refreshing mint and lime yogurt dipping sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 545.6 kcals 2182.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 53.2 grams 212.8 grams
Fat 28.1 grams 112.5 grams
Protein 19.7 grams 78.6 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lime
Juice only
GrainsCereals
300
g
Gram Flour
Also sold as besan or chickpea flour
Liquids
150
ml
Water
Approximately
NutsSeeds
2
tbsp
Mint
Freshly chopped
1
g
Salt
To taste
1
g
Black Pepper
Freshly ground
OilsFats
500
ml
Vegetable Oil
For shallow and deep frying
Vegetables
1
piece
Green Chilli
Finely chopped
1
piece
Onion
Sliced
200
g
Brussels Sprouts
Halved and boiled until al dente
100
g
Green Beans
Fine, boiled until al dente and finely chopped

Steps

  • Heat a deep pan half-filled with vegetable oil until a breadcrumb sizzles.
  • Whisk gram flour and 150ml water into a pouring cream consistency.
  • Mix in the chopped chilli and set the batter aside in a cool place.
  • Fry sliced onion in 2 tablespoons of oil until softened and drain on kitchen paper.
  • Mix the 200g sprouts, 100g green beans, and fried onion in a bowl.
  • Dip tablespoon-sized amounts of the mixture into the batter to coat.
  • Deep fry the coated mixture until golden-brown and drain on kitchen paper.
  • Combine 250g yoghurt, mint, and lime juice in a bowl and season.
  • Serve the hot bhajis with the yoghurt dressing for dipping.