BAKED MIX VEGETABLE BITES

Today I am back with a delicious non fried recipe that is served as snacks or can be packed for school tiffin box . It is a delicious bake. So go ahead and gorge on guilt free. I always prefer to have non fried snacks . Fried snacks are also equally enjoyed at home as it is served only once in a while. These baked mix vegetable bites is approved by family. A great relief for any mom.. right ? I served these bites with green chutney and chai. You are free to serve with any chutney or dip of your choice.

What is the 275th Foodiemonday Bloghop Theme?

Our hostess this week is Sujata Roy and out of the themes she had suggested #HealthyBakes won maximum number of votes. The idea is to bake using healthy flours and avoid refined flours. She is a wonderful baker and has share many healthy bakes on her blog batterupwithsujata. I ama fan of her bakes and rasagulla varieties too. I would love to try her Quinoa Apple Brownies. Do check her space for many awesome recipes.

Ingredients for Baked Mix Vegetable Bites:

• Chickpea Flour / Besan / Gram Flour: It is Gluten free flour . Great Alternative for wheat flour. Widely used in Indian cooking.
• Potatoes: It is a versatile vegetable and is rich in antioxidants. It is a powerhouse of Nutrients.
• Green Bell Pepper:I love Bell Peppers. I have used green bell pepper here. You can use any color bell pepper. An excellent source of Vitamin A, C and Potassium.Bell Peppers also contain a healthy dose of fiber, folate, and iron. 
• Cauliflower: This vegetable is a power house of nutrients.Rich in fiber and a good source of antioxidants.
• Aachari Masala: Gives a nice flavor and taste to the dish.
• Ajwain / Carom Seeds:Carom seeds have powerful antibacterial and antifungal properties. It aids digestion.
• Jeera / Cumin: Adds a nice crunch and flavor to the dish
• Salt:Main Ingredient of the dish.
• Asafoetida: Adds a nice flavor and aids digestion.
• Fresh Coriander : I love to add greens to my dish. Imparts a nice flavor and taste.
• Onion: These are a powerhouse of nutrients. I love to add onions to this dish.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil: It has anti inflammatory properties and many other benefits when used rightly.
• Water: Helps to bind all the ingredients together.

Recipe for Baked Mix Vegetable Bites:

• Author: Preethi Prasad
• Prep Time : 20 Mins
• Cook Time : 40 Mins
• Total Time : 60 mins
• Course : Snack
• Cuisine : Indian

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Chickpea Flour / Besan
• 3 Medium Size potatoes boiled and grated
• 1 Green Bell Pepper Finely Chopped
• 2 Medium Size Onions finely chopped
• 6 Cauliflower florets grated
• 1 Tsp Aachari masala
• 1/2 Tsp Jeera / Cumin
• 1 Tsp Ajwain / Carom Seeds
• Salt to taste
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh Coriander
• 1 Tbsp Evvo (plus extra for brushing )
• 1/4 Cup Water ( Add more or less as required)

Method:

• Pressure cook potatoes upto 2 whistles. Soak cauliflower florets in hot water with salt for about 10 minutes.
• Take a wide bottom bowl.
• Add besan , grated boiled potatoes , grated cauliflower, finely chopped onions, green bell pepper and chopped fresh coriander.
• Mix all the ingredients with clean hands as the bell pepper and onions will release moisture.
• Add 1/2 tbsp EVVO , jeera , ajwain , salt and aachari masala.
• Mix all the ingredients and add water slowly to make a thick paste.
• Pre heat the oven at 180C for about 10 minutes.
• Spread the parchment paper on the baking tray. Take a spoonful of mixture and spread it evenly about 1/2 ” thickness. Repeat the process for the balance mixture.
• Place the tray in the middle rack of the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
• Flip the sides and brush with little oil on the top. Bake it for another 20 minutes or until the top is nice and crisp.
• Allow it to sit in the oven for about 5 minutes.
• Remove and serve crispy Baked Mix Vegetable bites with green chutney or any dip or chutney of your choice.

Notes:

• Add water to the flour and veggie mix in small quantity .You may need very less water if the veggies release a lot of moisture. Adjust water accordingly
• It should be a thick paste and not watery.
• You are free to use veggies of your choice.
• I have prepared these to suit the palate of my family.
• Oven temperature varies from Oven to Oven . You some will need less time to bake and some might take longer. You know your oven well. So adjust the baking time accordingly.

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