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    Baked Besan Bonda

    June 27, 2014 By Vidya Srinivasan 54 Comments

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    After preparing Besan Bonda I started thinking about a particular snack place in India. We stayed in Mambalam in Chennai, and there is one "Venkatramana Boli Stall". Thinking about that place makes me drool.  Everyday evening they prepare fresh snacks, and it will be over in no time. Their Carrot Halwa, Puran Poli and Besan Bonda are my favorites. Being so addicted to their snacks, I still remember those days when almost every Sunday Sis and I would send my father to buy. If Appa is not going there any weekend, it means Amma has prepared something at home. This Besan Bonda can be prepared easily, and is a modification of yet another recipe from my Amma's cookbook. Amma fries it deep in oil, but I wanted to prepare a healthy version, so baked it!

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    Ingredients

    • Besan flour/ Chickpea flour/ Garbanzo bean flour/ Gram flour- 1/2 cup
    • Rice flour - 2 tbsp
    • Red chilli powder - 1/4 tsp Adjust according to your spice level
    • Big onion - 1 no finely chopped
    • Carom Seeds/Ajwain - 1/8 tsp
    • Curry leaves - few
    • Asofoetida - generous pinch
    • Baking soda - 1/8 tsp
    • Baking powder - 1/8 tsp
    • Ghee/oil - 1 tbsp
    • Cooking spray/Oil - to grease I used Oil

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 375 degree Fahrenheit
    • Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and water to make a thick paste. Grease your hand with oil and make small ball-shaped pieces
    • Take a muffin tray and grease it and place the small pieces. Put the tray in the preheated oven. After 10-12 minutes, turn sides and bake for another 10-12 minutes
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    Notes

    You can also deep fry
    You can add any veggies of your choice
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    Baked Besan Bonda

    Preparation time: 5 Minutes | Cooking time:  20 - 25 Minutes | Makes : 8 pieces

    Category: Snacks

    Ingredients:

    Besan flour/ Chickpea flour/ Garbanzo bean flour/ Gram flour- 1/2 cup

    Rice flour - 2 tbsp

    Red chilli powder - 1/4 teaspoon (Adjust according to your spice level)

    Big onion - 1 no , finely chopped

    Carom Seeds/Ajwain - 1/8 tsp

    Curry leaves - few

    Asofoetida - generous pinch

    Baking  soda - 1/8 tsp

    Baking powder - 1/8 tsp

    Ghee/oil - 1 tbsp 

    Cooking spray/Oil - to grease (I used Oil)

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    Method

    • Preheat the oven to 375 degree Fahrenheit
    • Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and water to make a thick paste. Grease your hand with oil and make small ball-shaped pieces

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    • Take a muffin tray and grease it  and place the small pieces. Put the tray in the preheated oven. After 10-12 minutes, turn sides and bake for another 10-12 minutes

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    My Notes:

    • You can also deep fry
    • You can add any veggies of your choice
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    1. Sugar and Cinnamon

      June 27, 2014 at 11:24 pm

      Wow such a tasty looking recipe!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 28, 2014 at 12:17 am

        Thanks Lillian:)

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    2. Malar

      June 27, 2014 at 11:24 pm

      I was just thinking of preparing this Vidya, Good you got it for the party 🙂 They look superb ,Pictures are absolutely fantastic specially the last one fabulous....

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 28, 2014 at 12:22 am

        Thanks Malar:) what a coincidence:)

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    3. cafegarima

      June 28, 2014 at 12:00 am

      Brilliant and healthy too!!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 28, 2014 at 12:15 am

        Thanks Garima:)

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    4. Lori

      June 28, 2014 at 12:18 am

      I wish I knew what all these ingredients were! 🙂 These sure look good though Vidya!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 28, 2014 at 12:23 am

        Thanks for you lovely comment Lori:)

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        • Lori

          June 28, 2014 at 12:52 am

          You are most welcome Vidya!

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    5. lapetitepaniere

      June 28, 2014 at 1:39 am

      Beautiful recipe, Vidya 🙂 It looks very appetizing!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 28, 2014 at 9:29 am

        Thanks Linda:)

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    6. Chitra Jagadish

      June 28, 2014 at 2:15 am

      Baked bonda. …brilliant vidya. ….i wanted to try baked vadas but never thought of baked bondas. …thanx for introducing them….

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 28, 2014 at 9:28 am

        Thanks Chitra:) yes baked vada is something I wanted to try too

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    7. ela hester

      June 28, 2014 at 3:28 am

      I like that they are baked…less messy! Looking delicious!
      ela h.

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 28, 2014 at 9:26 am

        Thanks Ela:)

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    8. Jhuls

      June 28, 2014 at 7:36 am

      I haven’t heard of these before, but they seem good and full of flavors. 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 28, 2014 at 9:09 am

        Thanks Jhuls:) try them I am sure you will like it

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    9. simplyvegetarian777

      June 28, 2014 at 7:51 am

      Excellent Vidya!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 28, 2014 at 9:08 am

        Thanks Sonal:)

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    10. Aruna Panangipally

      June 28, 2014 at 8:31 am

      Hey! What a healthy way to enjoy my favourite snack. Superb idea. 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 28, 2014 at 9:07 am

        Thanks Aruna:) Good to hear that Bonda is your favorite too

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    11. apuginthekitchen

      June 28, 2014 at 8:44 am

      Mmmm… love your healthier version (but also love them fried) What a wonderful addition to FF#22.

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 28, 2014 at 9:07 am

        Thanks Suzanne:) ya I like fried version too

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    12. How to Philosophize with Cake

      June 28, 2014 at 9:59 am

      Those look delicious! A nice snack I imagine 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 28, 2014 at 10:06 am

        Thanks June:)

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    13. Kamila Pala

      June 28, 2014 at 12:42 pm

      Looks pretty good and tasteful..thanks for sharing. Do you do delivery :-)? Bye. Kamila

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 28, 2014 at 12:43 pm

        Thanks Kamila:) I wish I could send:)

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        • Kamila Pala

          June 28, 2014 at 12:55 pm

          🙂

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    14. Elaine @ foodbod

      June 28, 2014 at 12:55 pm

      Hi Vidya, they look so good and so interesting, something new to me ☺️ Thank you so much for bringing them to this weeks Fiesta Friday and treating evesnryone xx

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 28, 2014 at 12:57 pm

        Thanks Elaine:) Happy to be part of fiesta Friday.

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        • Elaine @ foodbod

          June 28, 2014 at 12:58 pm

          Wonderful x

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          • Traditionally Modern Food

            June 29, 2014 at 8:57 pm

            Thanks Elaine:)

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    15. aishasoasis

      June 28, 2014 at 6:18 pm

      Congratulations, I've just awarded you with the Seed of Light Award! Please come to a party to recieve your award, at:
      https://aishasoasis.wordpress.com/2014/06/28/rooftop-gardening-rebooting-the-tomatoes/
      ;^)

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 29, 2014 at 8:57 pm

        Thanks for the Nomination Aisha:)

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        • aishasoasis

          June 30, 2014 at 3:52 am

          You're very welcome, and congrats once again! ♥♥♥ ;^)

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          • Traditionally Modern Food

            June 30, 2014 at 10:35 am

            Thanks:)

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    16. Monica

      June 28, 2014 at 8:01 pm

      I’ve never had this and love learning something new. I like your baked version and it looks wonderful.

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 28, 2014 at 8:05 pm

        Thanks Monica:) Do Try them

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    17. Liz

      June 28, 2014 at 8:44 pm

      It looks totally delicious. Thanks for sharing!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 28, 2014 at 10:31 pm

        Thanks Liz:)

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    18. Harini

      June 29, 2014 at 1:26 am

      Yummy healthy bondas

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 29, 2014 at 9:01 pm

        Thanks Harini:)

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    19. Suchitra

      June 29, 2014 at 8:59 am

      Hi Vidya,

      I like the concept of baking instead of the traditional frying.

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 29, 2014 at 8:58 pm

        Thanks Suchitra:)

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    20. cheri

      June 29, 2014 at 10:16 am

      This looks wonderful, love your recipes especially this one, but have a question, do you dip these with anything? what are they typically served with? Thanks!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 29, 2014 at 7:30 pm

        Thanks Cheri:) we have it with chutney but it taste good with ketchup and ranch as well

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    21. Patty Nguyen

      June 29, 2014 at 10:35 pm

      These are perfect little nuggets of goodness, Vidya!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 29, 2014 at 10:36 pm

        Totally Agree patty:)

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    22. DetoxMama

      June 29, 2014 at 10:38 pm

      Looks and sounds delish! And gluten free, too. 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 29, 2014 at 10:40 pm

        Thanks for the lovely comment:)

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    23. marjma2014

      July 01, 2014 at 4:12 am

      Where do you get the Besan flour from? Haven't heard of that before. These look tasty. Are they like onion bahjis or are they a different texture?

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        July 01, 2014 at 5:17 am

        Thanks Marjma:) I buy Besan Flour (Chickpea flour) from Indian shops. It will be crisper than Onion bajis.

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    24. Sapna

      July 01, 2014 at 6:22 am

      Never heard of this one before. Will definitely give it a try.

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        July 01, 2014 at 11:58 am

        Thanks Sapna:) Do let me know how it turned out

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