
Appetizers & nibbles
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.
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
- Finely slice the onion, chillies and garlic, then chop the coriander.
- Flake the tuna into a bowl and add the sliced vegetables, the coriander and the turmeric.
- Mix in the flour, baking powder, beaten egg and cold water until you have a thick, soft batter. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a saucepan to about 170 °C.
- Take small spoonfuls of batter and slide them into the oil, four or five at a time.
- Fry for 3 to 4 minutes, turning, until golden brown, then drain on kitchen paper.
- 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.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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