Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Cauliflower Bajji/Cauliflower Fritters

What would you do if it's raining continuously and the temperature is in the 40’s (F)? I would make some fritter and have it with a cup of warm tea.   I am sure you have your own ways to indulge; one of mine for a cloudy day is to relax with some nice bhajjis and tea.   

  On a different note, my 2-year-old’s word power is developing exponentially.  Yes, it’s good news and as his mother I am proud.  What has me pulling my hair and worrying is wondering when he will stop embarrassing me by commanding orders.  He always excludes key words like  ‘please’ and “May I have” in his speech.    

  He does know these words, but conveniently uses them only as a last resort to win his parents over.  The other day at Children's Place (I like this store for its reasonable rates and good quality) he was absolutely firm and determined to buy himself a shirt.  He picked it up, stood his ground and with a resolute face (almost as if he was saying he is not taking no for an answer) said “I want this.”  

  Wow! I said yeah, but could we display some more respect?    I just thought that in my mind and could never say that aloud because the store was definitely not the place to teach him respect.  We dealt with the issue nicely, but what it reminded me of was the lack of politeness in my mother tongue ‘Malayalam.’ There are innumerable times I can remember when I would simply tell my mother exactly what my son told me.  “I need this or that.” and still be polite but in English without those words it comes out so badly.  It was another occasion to experience what my mother would rant all the time “You will know when you have your own child” and I shout out to her now - "Yes, Amma!  Yes!" I am learning humility and patience at the hands of my 2-year-old. 

Cauliflower Fritters

Now you must be wondering what's the red patch on the side

Cauliflower Fritters

It's my little imp, Mil, who couldn't stop picking a few fritters, while mommy was busy clicking away before the rain came down. Poured.

Cauliflower Fritters

Yes, the yellow fritters at the back which my son is giving all the attention to is plantain fritters/pazham pori.  You can find the recipe here.

cauliflower fritters


Ingredients:

Cauliflower Florets- 2 cups
Gram Flour/Besan- 1/2 cup
Rice Flour- 1/4 cup
Salt- To taste
Chilli powder- 1 tsp or more
Ajwain- 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder- a pinch
Oil- for frying

Method:

1.Steam cook the cauliflower florets.(do not overcook)
2.Mix all the other ingerdients together and add enough water to make a batter that has the consistency of idli batter.
3.Heat oil for frying in a deep pan.
4.Throw in the cooked cauliflower in the batter and mix them so that they are coated well with the batter.
5.When the oil is hot enough ( if you drop a dash of batter it should splutter) slowly slide in the florets in the batter,one at a time and fry till they are golden brown.(turn the sides in between)
6.Drain them on a paper towel.Enjoy with a cuppa.

Notes:

1.If you do not have ajwain add a pinch of asafoetida,instead.
2.I have tried these florets without cooking the cauliflower in advance, but then I will cut the florets thin.
3.Keep the heat on medium to medium high.

Contributor: Namitha

30 comments:

  1. Am almost dead seeing ur pictures, was carving the whole day for some baji and samosa's since we had snow here and its super cold! awee lip smacking! first and last pic, love :)

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  2. Bajji looks so delicious..craving for some now..superb

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  3. Looks so delicious and making me hungry...nice clicks..

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  4. yes..yes..very true..i'm also struggling with my four year old, trying to add words like please, may I etc to his dictionary...btw, yummy fritters....

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  5. the pazham pori is making me want it so badly...yummmm...
    my mom makes these in a more chinese kinda way and serves as a starter with mayo and ketchup mixed...brought bak memories:)

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  6. Cauliflower baji looks delicious. Nice one.

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  7. bajji looks so delicious.. Love it.. I tried it out - somewhat the same recipe- last week and it was not beautiful for a click ;) Though AJ does tease me abt it, I know that we bloggers can understand :) :)

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  8. Both the fritters are my favourite, no wonder your son is so keen on pazham pori.

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  9. Love the taste of fried cauliflower, this fritters looks yummm!!!

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  10. Yummy cauliflower fritters...

    Pushpa @ simplehomefood.com

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  11. I would love to have this anytime in the day Nami! hehe..;)

    My daughter soon-to-be 2 likes to order too. Only word she says clearly is Rishieeeeee...calling her big brother by name, as if she's the eldest. heheh! ;)

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  12. Your son sounds like my daughter..she is 3 going on 13..lol:)
    Fritters look yum..I too like to add rice flour in the batter!
    US Masala

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  13. Awwww, your son is adorable!!

    I love love cauliflower fritters!! YUM!

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  14. love the fritters! And love the longing look on your son's face too... very cute...

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  15. Wow nice fritters for the rainy day.. looks so yummy and ur son is adorable...

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  16. wow perfect for the weathe rhere, its been pouring here in BR from yday night....Looks adipoli ...

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  17. this looks perfect and cute fritters....nice colour!

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  18. a perfect snacks for the kiddos:)and ur son is too adorable:)

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  19. Cauliflower fritters looks perfect..Superb pictures!!

    Mon-nte karyam vayikkan nalla rasamundu, Nami..Pazham poriyum nokki athinte erippu kandittu pavam thonnunu :)

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  20. Wow cauliflower pakodas look so crispy n perfect

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  21. I dont bother to grab some rite now, very beautiful fritters..

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  22. today is Soshti, the first day of Durga Puja and mothers are supposed to eat vegetarian food only (no onion-garlic) and you just gave me an idea what to make for snacks now. awesome.

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  23. ow this looks so delicious,but there is one problem,my dad just saw the pics,now he wants some too!
    i have missed your blog so much

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  24. So colorful, tempting bajji..perfect for weather.

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  25. A crunchy and delicious tea-time Snack! Lovely clicks!

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  26. colourful delicious snack
    little one is waiting patiently :)

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  27. I m craving for pakodas after seeing these...very tempting clicks

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