High Protein Bhajia (Spicy Indian Fritters)

Elevate your snack game with these High-Protein Bhajia (Spicy Indian Fritters), a wholesome and flavorful twist on the traditional Indian street food. Packed with the nutritious power of red lentils and chickpea flour, these fritters deliver a protein boost while remaining irresistibly crispy and golden on the outside. Fresh spinach, aromatic cumin, and fiery green chilies add layers of flavor, perfectly balanced by warming turmeric and garlic. These fritters are quick to prepare with a 15-minute prep time and are fried to perfection in just 20 minutes, making them an excellent choice for a satisfying appetizer or teatime snack. Serve them hot with your favorite chutney or dipping sauce for a protein-packed treat that’s sure to please! Perfect for fans of high-protein recipes, vegetarian snacks, and Indian cuisine, this dish is a delicious way to add variety to your meal rotation.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Chickpea flour (besan)
• 0.5 cup Red lentils
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 cup Spinach leaves
• 2 pieces Green chilies
• 0.25 cup Fresh coriander leaves
• 1 teaspoon Ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon Garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Water
• 2 cups Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the red lentils thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak them in water for about 15 minutes to soften.

Step 2

While the lentils are soaking, finely chop the onion, spinach leaves, green chilies, and fresh coriander leaves. Set aside.

Step 3

Drain the soaked red lentils and add them to a food processor. Process until coarsely ground. You want some texture, so avoid making a paste.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpea flour, ground red lentils, chopped onion, spinach, green chilies, and coriander leaves.

Step 5

Add ginger paste, garlic paste, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to the bowl. Mix well to evenly distribute the spices.

Step 6

Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, mixing continuously to form a thick batter. The batter should not be too runny or too stiff.

Step 7

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. The oil should be hot but not smoking.

Step 8

Using your hands or a spoon, gently drop small portions of the batter into the hot oil. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan.

Step 9

Fry the bhajias for 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and crispy.

Step 10

Remove the fried bhajias using a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 11

Serve the high-protein bhajias hot with your favorite chutney or dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1264.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4567.3

Total Fat 432.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 268.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2864.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 159.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.5g	0%
Total Sugars 31.5g
Protein 57.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 276.1mg	0%
Iron 18.0mg	0%
Potassium 2982.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 81.8%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 13.4%