Savoury nibbles

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2teaspoonsOil
2Cloves garlic crushed
1teaspoonCoriander seeds
1teaspoonBlack mustard seeds
2teaspoonsSambal oelek
½teaspoonGround cinnamon
¼teaspoonGround cloves
¼teaspoonGround nutmeg
¾teaspoonGround chilli
1cupChick pea flour
1cupSelf raising flour
1cupWarm water
½cupButtermilk

Directions

oil for frying.

Heat oil in small saucepan. Add garlic, seeds, sambal, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and chilli powder. Stir over medium heat for approx 2 minutes or until fragrant. Remove mixture from heat and crush with pestle & mortar until fine. Sift flours into a bowl, make a well in the centre and add water and buttermilk, then spices. Mix to a smooth batter.

Heat oil in saucepan. Hold a slotted spoon over oil and add batter to it so that batter drips through the spoon's holes into the oil. Cook until brown, remove and drain on absorbent paper. Add salt or any other seasoning you like to taste.