Bhajias (Fritters)

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle marinated peppers (red and green), chopped (6 oz)
• 3 potatoes, skins removed and cut into small thin pieces
• 1 large red onion (chopped)
• 1 cup frozen green peas (Bansi brand from Indian store recommended, peas are firm)
• 1 carrot, chopped fine
• 1 cup chickpea powder (besan)
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp cumin-coriander powder
• ½ tsp amchoor powder (dried mango)
• 1 tsp ajwain seeds
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp oil
• Oil for frying (~ 1 ½ cup)
• Fresh chopped coriander (cilantro, optional )

Steps:

1. Soak potatoes, carrots, and peas in water for an hour to remove start. Drain well in colander.
2. Mix with remaining ingredients in a bowl.
3. Add ½ cup water, slowly, while mixing well.
4. Heat oil in khadai until temperature reaches 375F.
5. Fry in oil at 375 F.