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A quintessential Indian tea-time snack often served with coconut chutney.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":25},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 medium potatoes","name":"Potatoes","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced into thin rounds","notes":"Can also use onion or raw plantain","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 cup gram flour (besan)","name":"Flour","quantity":120,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"powder","notes":"Besan","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 tablespoons rice flour","name":"Rice Flour","quantity":20,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"powder","notes":"Helps in crispiness","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 teaspoon red chili powder","name":"Red Chili","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"Red","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder","name":"Turmeric","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 pinch asafoetida (hing)","name":"Asafoetida","quantity":0.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"Salt to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":1.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"Adjust to preference","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"3/4 cup water","name":"Water","quantity":180,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"3/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"As needed for thick batter","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"Oil for deep frying","name":"Oil","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"Vegetable or sunflower oil","group":"Frying","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Peel and slice the potatoes into very thin rounds. Keep them immersed in water until ready to use to prevent browning.","group":"Preparation","title":"Peel and slice the potatoes","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large mixing bowl, combine gram flour, rice flour, chili powder, turmeric, asafoetida, and salt.","group":"Batter","title":"Combine gram flour, rice flour, chili powder, turmeric, asafoetida, and salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Batter"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Gradually add water and whisk to form a thick, smooth batter. It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon without running off too quickly.","group":"Batter","title":"Gradually add water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Batter"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Heat oil in a deep pan or kadai over medium-high heat to about 350°F (177°C).","group":"Frying","title":"Heat oil in a deep pan or kadai","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Frying"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Pat the potato slices dry. Dip each slice into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated on both sides.","group":"Frying","title":"Pat the potato slices dry","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Frying"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Carefully drop the coated slices into the hot oil. Fry in small batches until they puff up and turn golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per batch.","group":"Frying","title":"Carefully drop the coated slices","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Frying"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Remove the bajjis with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.","group":"Serving","title":"Remove the bajjis","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent the bajji from absorbing too much oil. 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