Badaa piaji (twice fried onions fritters from odisha) Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a bowl, mix together finely chopped onions, gram flour, rice flour, green chilies, ginger, coriander leaves, cumin seeds, salt, and water to make a thick batter.
• STEP 2.Heat oil in a deep pan for frying. Take small portions of the batter and drop them into the hot oil. Fry until they turn golden brown and crispy.
• STEP 3.Remove the fritters from the oil and let them cool for a few minutes. Then, reheat the oil and fry the fritters again until they become crispy and brown.
• STEP 4.Once done, remove the fritters from the oil and drain excess oil on a paper towel. Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure the batter is thick enough to hold its shape when dropped into the oil.
• Fry the fritters on medium heat to ensure they cook evenly and become crispy.
• You can adjust the spiciness by adding more or fewer green chilies.
• For a variation, you can add finely chopped vegetables like carrots or bell peppers to the batter.
• Store any leftover fritters in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat them in the oven or air fryer for a few minutes before serving.

Storage and Serving

• Badaa piaji is best served hot as a snack or appetizer.
• You can serve it with green chutney, tamarind chutney, or ketchup.
• Leftover fritters can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• To reheat, place the fritters in a preheated oven at 350掳F (175掳C) for about 5-7 minutes or until heated through.
• Serve the reheated fritters with a fresh batch of chutney or ketchup.