Deep-Fried Courgette Flowers and Onion Bhaji with a Sweetcorn Salsa

Battered courgette flowers and spiced onion bhajis served with a fresh, spicy sweetcorn salsa.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 355.1 kcals 1420.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 29 grams 115.8 grams
Fat 25.6 grams 102.5 grams
Protein 4.6 grams 18.2 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
100
g
GrainsCereals
Liquids
1
piece
Lime Juice
juice only
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
1
tsp
Coriander Seeds
toasted and ground
1
pinch
1
pinch
2
tbsp
Mint Leaves
roughly chopped
2
tbsp
Coriander Leaves
roughly chopped
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
to taste
OilsFats
500
ml
Vegetable Oil
for deep frying
Vegetables
125
g
White Onion
chopped
0.5
piece
Green Chilli
seeds removed, finely chopped
150
g
Sweetcorn
blanched, griddled and kernels removed
0.5
piece
Red Onion
finely chopped
1
piece
Green Chilli
finely chopped

Steps

  • Heat vegetable oil to 190°C in a deep fryer or heavy pan.
  • Whisk cornflour, salt, and sparkling water into a smooth batter.
  • Dip courgette flowers in batter and fry for two minutes until golden.
  • Drain flowers on kitchen paper and season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine onions, chickpea flour, coriander seeds, chilli, and spices with water.
  • Drop golf-ball sized bhaji mixture into the hot oil.
  • Fry bhajis until golden-brown and drain on kitchen paper.
  • Mix all salsa ingredients in a large bowl and season.
  • Serve the flowers and bhajis with the sweetcorn salsa.