Goli baje

Goli Baje

Goli baje is a very popular snack from the mangalorean cuisine. These are normally served as an evening snack along with chutney.

What you need:

• 1 and a 1/2 cup maida
• 1 cup buttermilk 
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder 
• 1/4 tsp baking powder 
• 1 pinch asafoetida 
• Salt to taste

Method:

1. Beat the buttermilk. Add the flour little by little and make a thick paste. Make sure you’re batter is thick and of dropping consistency.
2. Add the remaining ingredients. Set aside the batter for 10 minutes. 
3. Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Once the oil turns hot, take small portions of the batter and drop it into the oil. 
4. Keep stirring it until it turns crisp and golden brown in colour.
5. Transfer the fried goli baje to a strainer to remove excess oil.
6. Serve hot with chutney.