Goli Baje ( A very popular Mangalorean / Udupi snack )

Goli Baje ( A very popular Mangalorean / Udupi snack )

Makes: 10

You will need

1 cup ( 100 g ) maida ( all purpose flour )
1 tablespoon besan ( bengal gram flour )
1/4 cup butter milk
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 green chillies, finely chopped
1/2 - inch piece ginger, finely chopped
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
Oil for frying

Method

Pour butter milk and water in a bowl. Add sugar, salt and baking soda. Mix besan and maida. Add chopped green chillies and ginger. Mix all the ingredients well and keep aside for an hour ( Note: The mix should be just like dosa batter and dropping consistency ).

Heat oil in a kadai / frying pan. Reduce heat to medium. Do not fry on high heat.

Drop 1 teaspoon baje mix gently in hot oil with the help of a teaspoon ( 5 bajes at a time ) till golden brown, turning over once or twice. Serve with coconut chutney / sauce.