I am going through a fried food and chocolate phase now. All I can think of is fritters and a yummilicious cup of chocolate. We were about to make the traditional jalapeno fritters ( mirchi bajji) and then I wanted to make something that fits into the event. So we googled about Basil fritters and realised they do exist!
We found a recipe here and so we adapted it to suit our palate.
Ingredients:
10-12 basil leaves
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoon corn starch
water
A pinch of pepper
Salt to taste
Oil for frying.
Method:
1.Wash , pat dry the basil leaves , drying them is very important
2. Mix the flour , salt and pepper with water, the consistency should not be too thick or runny , when you coat the leaf with this mixture , it should hold onto it.
3. Heat oil upto half inch in a pan on medium heat, these fritters burn fast , so it has to be medium heat. test by adding a dollop of the flour mixture and see if the bubbles are forming.
4. Once its hot , add the fritters only 2 at a time , the more you add , the more the possibility of having burnt fritters. Each will take just 2 minutes , as you have to turn fast.
5. Remove from heat , place on absorbent paper towels and serve with a chunky marinara sauce or your favourite dip. We noticed that even after frying , the basil taste was strong and overpowering .
Crisp fried Basil leaves are also a great option , we sometimes top our pasta made with a pesto with crisp fried basil leaves and it tastes yummy!
This goes to my event Herb Mania – Basil and also to dear DK’s event A.W.E.D – Italian.
Last date for entries for both the events it 15th August, so dearies , get your aprons out , wear your thinking cap and send out your entries fast!
August 1st, 2008 at 9:57 am
Oooh very decadant. Must be yummy too.
August 1st, 2008 at 10:21 am
Thats a neat idea! I sometimes fry betal leaves (paan ke patte) whenever I have some puja/function and lotsa leaftovers
August 1st, 2008 at 11:10 am
@ Padma , I saw your email.. will write to you soon!!
August 1st, 2008 at 11:45 am
They look absolutely gorgeous. I’ve got lots of basil coming up now in my yard so must try this out soon.
August 1st, 2008 at 2:43 pm
Neat idea Dee. It looks very appetizing.
August 1st, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Innovative snack..
August 1st, 2008 at 8:30 pm
Looks yummy…
August 2nd, 2008 at 2:34 am
if i was over i would be joining you on that fried food and chocolate spree! hugs!
August 3rd, 2008 at 2:55 am
Hi, that looks great, and I crave for fried food and chocolate too!:D I have passed the Booky MeMe tag toyou.
August 5th, 2008 at 10:27 am
Sounds Nice recipe
August 5th, 2008 at 11:40 am
U actually telling me that something like ‘Basil fritters’ exist???????? Such creations make me feel that I have such a looooooo(add some more o for me ..will u)ong way to go in culinary adventure.
I have some basil sitting in my fridge ( after making something for you
) and I am gng to try this for sure..Luv it Dee and thanks for sending it to AWED
August 18th, 2008 at 1:25 pm
oh man, these are making me soooo hungry!!
August 20th, 2008 at 4:09 am
Got here from the AWED round-up….this fritter sounds so interesting.
August 27th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
I love this idea… it must be crispy and flavorful..:)
Waiting to try it soon!