Bajri Na Vada: Traditional Gujarati Fritters Made From Bajra
By Krati Purwar
February 11, 2025
Among recipes for Gujarati snacks, bajri na vada is the healthiest and most unique. Made with pearl millet or bajra, the fritters are spiced and boast subtle sweetness from jaggery. Tap to read the recipe.
Ingredients
2 cups bajra flour ½ cup sour curd ½ cup whole wheat flour ⅛ tsp baking soda 1 tbsp sesame seeds, garlic ½ tsp turmeric powder 2-inch grated ginger 1 tbsp jaggery 1/2 cup water 1 tsp red chilli powder, salt ¼ tsp hing 1 tsp cumin, coriander 5 green chillies 2 tbsp oil
Step 1
Mix bajra flour, garlic, ginger, atta, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, salt, sesame seeds, jaggery, oil, and hing.
Step 2
Add baking soda and yoghurt to the mix and knead the ingredients into a soft dough. Use warm water.
Step 3
Divide the dough into small balls and sprinkle sesame seeds on them. Press gently with your fingers.
Step 4
Heat oil in a kadhai and fry the vadas in it.
Step 5
Flip the fritters when the base has turned slightly golden.
Step 6
Serve the vada with chutney and tea.
