How long does Goli Baje take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Goli Baje serve?

6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Goli Baje vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Goli Baje?

1½ cup Maida, ¾ cup Curd, ¼ tsp Baking Soda, 1 tbsp Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Curry leaves, 1 tsp Ginger, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Goli Baje?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Goli Baje?

About 175 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Goli Baje

Name: Goli Baje
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Mangalorean
Ingredients: 1½ cup Maida; ¾ cup Curd; ½ cup Water; 1 pinch Asafoetida; 1 tsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Curry leaves, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Black Peppercorns; ¼ tsp Cumin; ¼ tsp Baking Soda; ¼ tsp Salt; As Needed Water; For Deep Frying Oil

30 min
mild
Serves 6

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Mangalore Bajji, Mangalore Bonda · Veg · Snacks & Starters

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Mangalorean goli baje, or Mangalore bajji: maida and curd batter with ginger, green chilli and curry leaves, deep-fried. Mild, serves 6, 30 minutes, video.

Low calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

13 items

6 people

Maida1½ cup
Curd¾ cup
Water½ cup
Asafoetida1 pinch
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Curry leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Black Peppercorns½ tsp
Cumin¼ tsp
Baking Soda¼ tsp
Salt¼ tsp
WaterAs Needed
OilFor Deep Frying

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	175kcal	1050kcal
Protein	4.8g	29g
Carbohydrate	29g	176g
Fat	3.9g	23g
Fibre	1.1g	6.6g
Sugar	1.6g	9.6g

Cookd masalas for maida

Method

1
To a large bowl, add the Maida. Add curd and ½ cup of water and mix until there are no lumps.
MaidaCurdWater
2
Add the hing, ginger, green chilli, curry leaves, black peppercorn and cumin seeds. Beat for 4-5 minutes using your hands to make the batter fluffy and slightly stretchy.
AsafoetidaGingerGreen ChilliCurry leavesBlack PeppercornsCumin
3
Add salt, baking soda, and mix to combine. Mix well, and rest for 15 minutes at room temperature.
4
Using wet hands, take small portions (around 1-2 tbsp) of the batter and drop it into hot oil.
Baking SodaSaltWater
5
Deep fry until it turns golden brown and is floating in the oil. Remove from the oil and serve hot with coconut chutney.
Oil

Before you start

How long does Goli Baje take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Goli Baje serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Goli Baje vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Goli Baje spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Goli Baje?: 1½ cup Maida, ¾ cup Curd, ¼ tsp Baking Soda, 1 tbsp Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Curry leaves, 1 tsp Ginger, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Goli Baje?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Goli Baje?: About 175 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.