Deep-Fried Courgette Flowers and Onion Bhaji with a Sweetcorn Salsa

Battered courgette flowers and spiced onion bhajis served with a fresh, spicy sweetcorn salsa.

Vegetarian Appetiser Courgette Deep-Fried Indian-Style

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

355.1

kcal / serving

1420.5 kcal total

Carbs

29g

per serving

115.8 g total

Fat

25.6g

per serving

102.5 g total

Protein

4.6g

per serving

18.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

100

Cornflour

GrainsCereals

Chickpea Flour

Liquids

150

Sparking Water

piece

Lime Juice

juice only

NutsSeeds

pinch

Salt

tsp

Coriander Seed

toasted and ground

pinch

pinch

pinch

tbsp

roughly chopped

tbsp

Coriander Leaf

roughly chopped

Salt

to taste

Black Pepper

to taste

OilsFats

500

Vegetable Oil

for deep frying

Vegetables

piece

Courgette Flowers

125

White Onion

chopped

0.5

piece

Green Chilli

seeds removed, finely chopped

150

Sweetcorn

blanched, griddled and kernels removed

0.5

piece

Red Onion

finely chopped

Method

Whisk cornflour, salt, and sparkling water into a smooth batter.

Heat vegetable oil to 190°C in a deep fryer or heavy pan.

Serve the flowers and bhajis with the sweetcorn salsa.

Mix all salsa ingredients in a large bowl and season.

Fry bhajis until golden-brown and drain on kitchen paper.

Drop golf-ball sized bhaji mixture into the hot oil.

Combine onions, chickpea flour, coriander seeds, chilli, and spices with water.

Drain flowers on kitchen paper and season with salt and pepper.

Dip courgette flowers in batter and fry for two minutes until golden.