Jersey Royal and Spring Onion Bhajis with Mint Yoghurt

Crispy, flavourful fritters showcasing the unique taste of Jersey Royal potatoes, combined with fresh spring onions and aromatic Indian spices. Served with a refreshing mint yoghurt dip.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

650

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£1.71

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Ingredients

Servings

500gJersey Royal Potatoes(Scrubbed, but not peeled)

£2.75

6Spring Onions(Finely sliced)

£0.75

150gChickpea Flour (Besan)

£0.60

1tspGround Cumin

£0.05

1tspGround Coriander

£0.05

0.5tspTurmeric Powder

£0.03

0.5tspGaram Masala

£0.05

0.3tspChili Powder(Adjust to taste. Omit for mild flavour.)

£0.02

0.5tspSalt(To taste)

£0.01

150mlWater(Approximately, add gradually until batter consistency is right.)

500mlVegetable Oil(For frying)

£1.00

150mlJersey Natural Yoghurt(Full fat or Greek style)

£1.20

2tbspFresh Mint(Finely chopped)

£0.30

1tspLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.05

Total Cost

£6.86

£1.71 per serving

The Method

1
Coarsely shred the Jersey Royal potatoes using a box grater. Place in a large bowl.
2
Add the sliced spring onions, chickpea flour, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, garam masala, chilli powder (if using), and salt to the bowl with the potatoes. Mix well.
3
Gradually add the water, mixing until you have a thick batter that coats the back of a spoon. Don't add too much water at once – you want a thick, almost dropping consistency.
4
Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan or deep fryer to 180°C (350°F). If using a pan, the oil should be at least 5cm deep.
5
Carefully drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
6
Remove the bhajis from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
7
While the bhajis are frying, prepare the mint yoghurt: In a small bowl, combine the Jersey yoghurt, chopped fresh mint, and lemon juice. Stir well and season to taste.
8
Serve the Jersey Royal and Spring Onion Bhajis immediately, accompanied by the refreshing mint yoghurt dip.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (340g)

650 kcal / 2720 kJ

Carbs

55g

21% of RDA

Fat

42g

60% of RDA

Protein

19g

38% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

10 g

33% of RDA

Sugar

7 g

8% of RDA

Sodium

450 mg

20% of RDA

Saturated Fat

6 g

30% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra flavour, add a finely chopped green chili to the bhaji mixture (remove seeds for less heat).

Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the bhaji mixture, otherwise they will absorb too much oil and become soggy.

To keep the bhajis warm while frying in batches, place them in a preheated oven at 100°C (200°F).

Use other seasonal Jersey ingredients! Add some freshly chopped coriander, or grated carrots to the bhaji mix.

Cooking Equipment

Large Bowl

Frying Pan or Deep Fryer

Slotted Spoon

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Chef's Tips

For extra flavour, add a finely chopped green chili to the bhaji mixture (remove seeds for less heat).

Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the bhaji mixture, otherwise they will absorb too much oil and become soggy.

To keep the bhajis warm while frying in batches, place them in a preheated oven at 100°C (200°F).

Use other seasonal Jersey ingredients! Add some freshly chopped coriander, or grated carrots to the bhaji mix.

Jersey Royal and Spring Onion Bhajis with Mint Yoghurt

Ingredients

The Method