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Daltjies Recipe – Chilli Bites

Daltjies - Chilli Bites

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This version of the traditional daltjie (chilli bite) is a must try. A perfect crispy appetizer for any occasion. Adjust the heat to your liking but best served spicy with a cooling mint raita or chutney.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Chickpea flour

½ cup self raising flour

¼ tsp tumeric

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp salt

1 tsp baking powder

12 tsp chilli flakes(depending how hot you like it)

1/2 tsp chilli powder if you like it really spicy

1 large potato, coarsely grated

1 large onion, coarsely grated

6 to 8 handfuls (500g) finely shredded spinach leaves (I use nearly two washed packets of spinach leaves)

Water to create batter (as needed)

Oil for frying

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl except water and mix thoroughly

Heat oil in a high sided pan. You are deep frying so you need enough oil so the chilli bites float when ready to flip

Slowly add the water and mix until you get a batter (remember the spinach will wilt down as you mix so don’t add too much water). The mixture has to just stick together

Using a tablespoon or an ice cream scoop (I like using this type) add heaped servings to the hot oil

Flip when the spinach has become very crispy and you have a nice golden brown colour

Transfer to a cooling rack (they will stay crisp for a while if placed on a rack

Continue cooking batches until the batter is finished

Serve with a nice chutney or mint raita

Keywords: daltjies, chilli bites, extra crispy chilli bites, tasty chilli bites

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