Ajwain leaves are known as Karpooravalli ilai. Also called as omavalli ilai in Tamil and doddapatre (sambar balli) in Kannada. The leaves are used as home remedy for cough, nasal congestion, cold and indigestion problems. And now to the aromatic, simple and tasty recipe.
Omavalli bajji / Karpooravalli bajji / Doddapatre Bajji. A healthy/ classic snack, packed with flavour and perfect for monsoon evenings.
Cloudy/ rainy weather.. craving for a snack, healthy too? Rainy days 🌧️ + Crunchy Omavalli Bajji🍃 + Hot Chai ☕ = The ultimate monsoon mood.
Plucking fresh karpooravalli leaves from home garden and making bajjis made my rainy day extra special 😇🍃💚
INGREDIENTS:
Omavalli ilai / Karpooravalli ilai (Ajwain leaves) - 10
Besan flour - 1/4 cup
Rice flour - 1/4 cup
Chilli powder - 1/4 tsp.
Hing - a pinch
Salt - to taste
Oil - to deep fry
METHOD:
Pluck leaves with stems intact, wash well, pat it dry and keep ready.
Mix all ingredients well (except the leaves). Add water little by little to form a smooth, medium thick batter.
Heat oil in a kadai , dip the leaf one by one in the batter and gently drop in the oil. Fry in medium flame until golden brown. Serve hot with any chutney of your choice. Enjoy it with a hot cup of tea!
Super Good !
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