Kand Na Bhajia

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :15 mins
Total Time :25 mins
Servings :Makes 20 bhajias

Ingredients :

20 slices purple yam (kand) , peeled and thinly sliced
1 tbsp crushed coriander (dhania) seeds
2 tsp sesame seeds (til)
1 tbsp coarsely crushed black pepper (kalimirch)
oil for deep-frying

To Be Mixed Together For A Thin Batter
1 cup besan (bengal gram flour)
1/4 cup rice flour (chawal ka atta)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tbsp hot oil
salt to taste

Method :

Dip each slice of yam into the batter so that the slices are evenly coated from all the sides.Remove and sprinkle a pinch of coriander seeds, black pepper powder and sesame seeds on top of the batter-coated yam slices.Heat the oil in a kadhai and deep-fry a few slices at a time till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides.Drain on absorbent paper and serve immediately with the chutney of your choice.