Spiced Chickpea Flour And Quinoa Bites Recipe

Indian cuisine · 193 calories

Spiced Chickpea Flour and Quinoa Bites recipe

About this recipe

Crispy and flavorful bites made with chickpea flour, quinoa, and aromatic Indian spices. Perfect for a nutritious and hearty snack.

Ingredients

  • 100 g Quinoa
  • 500G Loose Besan
  • 500 g Onion
  • 100 g Coriander Leaves
  • loose Ginger
  • 250g Green Chilli
  • 100 g Jeera
  • 20 g Turmeric Powder
  • - Red Chilli
  • 100 g Salt
  • 1 box Baking Soda
  • 1pc Watermelon

Instructions

  1. 1. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under running water and boil it in salted water until cooked, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2. Finely chop the onion, coriander leaves, ginger, and green chilies, and set them aside.
  3. 3. In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
  4. 4. Add the cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, and a pinch of baking soda to the chickpea flour mixture.
  5. 5. Gradually add water to the mixture while stirring to form a thick, sticky batter.
  6. 6. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat for frying.
  7. 7. Scoop small portions of the batter using a spoon and drop them gently into the hot oil.
  8. 8. Fry the bites until golden brown and crispy on all sides, turning occasionally for even cooking.
  9. 9. Remove the bites using a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
  10. 10. Serve the spiced quinoa and chickpea bites warm with mint chutney or tamarind sauce.