Step-by-step
1
firstly, in a mixer jar take 1½ cup peas, 2 chilli, and 1 inch ginger.
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grind to smooth paste.
3
transfer the matar paste to a large bowl.
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add 2 cup maida, ¾ cup curd, 1 tsp cumin, 2 tbsp coriander, and ¾ tsp salt.
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mix well making sure everything is well combined.
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add ¼ tsp baking soda and mix well making sure everything is well combined.
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now dip your hand in cold water and pinch a small ball-sized batter.
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drop it in hot oil keeping the flame on medium.
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stir and fry uniformly on medium flame.
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drain off the bajji once it turns golden brown and crisp.
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finally, matar bonda is ready to enjoy with chutney.
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Notes
- firstly, make sure to add water in batches and prepare a stretchy batter.
- also, if you have time, then rest the batter for at least 1 hour to get super soft bajji.
- additionally, you can add onions to the batter to get the crunchy bites.
- finally, matar bonda recipe tastes great when served hot.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/peas-hari-matar-pakoda-bajji-recipe/