Scallop Bhaji – Sybaritica

These Scallop Bhaji morsels are very Indian in spirit, and are a great starter to a more elaborate Indian feast, or on their own as a delicious snack

• ½ Cup diced Scallop meat
• ¼ Cup slivered Onion
• ¼ Cup slivered Red Bell Pepper
• ¼ Cup slivered fresh Green Chili
• 1 pinch Garlic Salt
• 1/3 Cup Flour
• 1 Egg-white
• 1 tsp. Coriander Seed freshly ground
• 1 Tbsp. Turmeric
• 1 -2 tsp. coarsely ground dried Red Chili.

• Mix together the flour and egg-white, and just enough water to make a thick batter
• Stir in the seasonings followed by the main ingredients and allow the mixture to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes
• When ready to cook, heat your deep-fry oil over a moderate high flame.
• Add heaped tablespoons of your batter mix to the oil a few at a time and fry for a minute or two, removing each Bhaji to a paper-towel lined platter as it becomes lightly golden.
• After you have completed the initial frying of all the Bhaji, add them all back into the oil for a second frying to get them nicely crispy.
• Drain once again on paper towels to remove excess oil and then serve while still hot along with a dipping sauce or chutney of your choice