Breadfruit Flitters (Jeevkadgi Podi / bajo)

Recipe Type: Indian                                 Yield: 4
Preparation Time: 15 mins                      Cooking Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:
12 breadfruit slices
1/2 tsp of chilly powder
1 cup of chickpea flour (besan)
1/2 tsp of asafoetida
1/4 salt
1/2 cup of water
1/4 turmeric powder
1/2 tsp of cumin seeds
1 cup of oil
1/4 tsp of carom (ajwain) seeds (optional)

Method:
1. In a bowl add chickpea flour, salt, asafoetida, chilly powder, carom seeds (optional), cumin seeds and water. Mix well. Make thick paste.

2. Sprinkle salt on the cut pieces of breadfruit and keep aside for 5 mins.

3. Now dip the breadfruit slices in the chickpea batter.

4. Heat oil in a sauce pan. Deep fry the coated breadfruit on both sides. It will take 10 mins to cook.