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Appetizers & nibbles

Bonda

A small fried dumpling from South India, soft and lightly spiced, made from a batter of chickpea flour and vegetables. Very popular as street food and at teatime.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

293 kcal per serving

Protein
6.6 g
Carbohydrates
36.8 g
of which sugars
2.2 g
Fat
12.5 g
Fiber
2.3 g

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

Instructions

  1. Mix the flours, bicarbonate, salt and cumin in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add the finely chopped onion, chillies, ginger and coriander.
  3. Gradually add the water until you have a thick, soft batter.
  4. Heat the oil to 175 °C.
  5. Shape small balls with two spoons and drop them into the oil.
  6. Fry for 4 to 5 minutes, turning them, until nicely golden, then drain and serve.

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