Goli Baje is a Mangalorean Vada recipe is a soft and spongy vada which have a crispy outer. They are made with a fermented batter made of all-purpose flour, chickpea flour, rice flour and yogurt. Fermentation takes about 2- 4 hours, but the wait is totally worth it. The fermented batter is mixed with ginger, chopped green chillies, curry leaves, baking powder, coconut, and asafoetida which makes these goli baje flavourful and mouthwatering.
This Karnataka coastal recipe can be planned in the morning to have it in the snack time.
Serve Goli Baje along with Coriander Coconut Chutney and hot Filter Coffee for the evening snack or when you have guests at home.
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Cooks in 30 M
Total in 50 M
To begin making the Goli Baje Recipe, mix all-purpose flour, chickpea flour, rice flour, yogurt, salt and sufficient water and make a thick batter.
Cover it and keep aside for fermentation for about 2 to 3 hours.
Once the batter is fermented add grated ginger, chopped green chillies, curry leaves, baking powder, coconut, and asafoetida to it. Mix well to combine.
Heat oil in a Kadai.
Now wet your hands and take a small lemon size portion of the prepared batter and drop it into the hot oil. You can fry 4-5 goli baje at a time. Do not overcrowd the oil in kadai.
Fry on a medium flame until they turn golden brown in colour on all sides.
Once done drain on an oil absorbent paper and serve.
Serve Goli Baje along with Coriander Coconut Chutney and hot Filter Coffee for the evening snack or when you have guests at home.