Chilli Bites

I fell in love with Chilli Bites whilst living in South Africa many years ago.  They are really tasty and go down a treat when you are having a couple of beers and/or watching rugby.  I hope you will like them as much as I do.

Recipe and pictures by Amanzi Fundu.

Ingredients:

150 g Chickpea flour

15 ml Cake flour

1 Medium-sized potato, coarsely grated

1 Medium-sized onion, grated

2 x Teaspoons ground coriander seeds

1 x Teaspoon ground cumin

3 Green chillies, diced

½ x Teaspoon salt

1 x Teaspoon Paprika

1 x Teaspoon Baking powder

Oil for frying

Method

Sift all the dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl.

Then add the remaining ingredients.
Mix in enough water to make a stiff batter.

Heat some oil in a large frying pan and then add spoonfuls of the mixture to the oil.

Turn over when golden brown

Drain on paper toweling.

Serve with a dip of your choice (I used Mrs. Balls Chutney and Crème Fraiche)