Name: Kenyan Bajias(Seasoned Battered Fried Potatoes) By International Cuisine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Kenyan Recipes
Ingredients: 2 medium potatoes; 1 cup chickpea flour; ¼ cup rice flour; ¼ tsp turmeric; ¼ tsp ground cumin; ¼ tsp black pepper; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp dried fenugreek leaves; ½ tsp red chile powder; a pinch of garam masala; ½ tsp ground coriander; 2 tsp ginger minced; ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped finely; 1 cup water; oil

RatingDifficultyIntermediate

Kenyan Bajias(Seasoned Battered Fried Potatoes) By International Cuisine

Yields4 Servings

Prep Time15 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time35 mins

Kenyan Bajias are seasoned, battered and fried potatoes that are found all over Kenya. It is a very popular street food that was influenced by the Indian population who were brought there to work on the railroad. The potatoes are sliced thin, and then placed in a batter that is seasoned up with the flavors of India. These Kenyan Bajias are delicious when dipped in a mango chutney called madras. They make a wonderful snack or we enjoyed them as a primer to our Kenyan meal. Enjoy!

2 medium potatoes

1 cup chickpea flour

¼ cup rice flour

¼ tsp turmeric

¼ tsp ground cumin

¼ tsp black pepper

1 tsp salt

½ tsp dried fenugreek leaves

½ tsp red chile powder

a pinch of garam masala

½ tsp ground coriander

2 tsp ginger minced