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Bajiya (tuna fritters)

Bajiyas are small crispy-outside, soft-inside Maldivian fritters made with flaked tuna, onion and chilli. They are eaten hot as a snack, often with tea.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

376 kcal per serving

Protein
25.4 g
Carbohydrates
28.1 g
of which sugars
2.2 g
Fat
17.4 g
Fiber
2.2 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Finely slice the onion, chillies and garlic, then chop the coriander.
  2. Flake the tuna into a bowl and add the sliced vegetables, the coriander and the turmeric.
  3. Mix in the flour, baking powder, beaten egg and cold water until you have a thick, soft batter. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat the oil in a saucepan to about 170 °C.
  5. Take small spoonfuls of batter and slide them into the oil, four or five at a time.
  6. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes, turning, until golden brown, then drain on kitchen paper.
  7. Serve straight away, hot, with the chilli sauce.

Variations and tips

Without frying. Place the bajiya as small balls on a tray lined with oiled baking paper and bake for 15 minutes at 200 °C.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.