Bhajias

Assalaamu Alaikum :D

I made bhajias today for iftaar. What are those, you ask? Well, let me edumacate you! I believe they are also called "pakoras" but I use "bhajia" because I was brought up hearing that so ... there! They come in many different kinds, whatever pleases you. Such as onion bhajia, potato bhajia or even tomato bhajia! It is simply covered in batter and then fried. We prefer to use chickpea flour and mix in ingredients such as ginger, garlic, red pepper, baking soda and salt. I find the mixing of everything quite difficult and tiresome because once you add water, the batter must be a perfect thickness. And just mixing all of it really pains my hand ... ouchies :( Yes yes, I can be a weakling.

I was du'aing that it would turn out right because I wasn't sure if I added enough amounts of the ingredients! So I kept doing dhikr while preparing hehe And I honestly believe "dhikr" is the best secret to a successful meal because you are spreading barakah (blessing) into your cooked food which will insha'Allah be passed to the ones who are brave enough to try it out! Alhamdulillah. So ... ta da! FYI: it was yummy. On the right side are the tomato bhajias, on the left are the potato ones and in the middle is the onion with coriander and a pinch of mint. I made them jumbo size haha Here you go bawarchi ... :D ....

Also note, you know Squeeky is procrastinating with her schoolwork when she begins to write daily entries. Yes, I deserve some tsks right about now.

PS = I spent sehri in the dark ... it was very very eerie