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    Karpooravalli Leaves Bajji Recipe

    Last Updated On: Apr 8, 2025 by Aarthi

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    Karpooravalli Leaves Bajji Recipe with step by step pictures. This recipe is a South Indian snack made with a gram flour-based batter and then deep fried until its cooked to perfection.

     

    Karpooravalli Leaves Bajji

    Kapooravalli leaves has many medicinal uses, they are so easy to grow at home. Just plant a stem and they will grow from that into abundance.  You can just cut the leaves from it and use it.

     

    Medicinal uses of karpooravalli leaves
    1)It relieves cold and cough, when boiled in some water and consumed.
    2)Cures stomach ache.
    3)Controls dysentry.
    4)Apple the crushed juices from the leaves on babies chest to get relief from congestion
    5)Consuming this leaf regularly helps in weight loss.
    6)Helps in digestion

    And MANY MORE...

    Ingredients for Karpooravalli Leaves Bajji

    • Karpooravalli / Omavalli - 20 leaves
    • Oil for deep frying

    For Batter:

    • Gram Flour / Kadalaimavu - 1 cup
    • Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
    • Salt - to taste
    • Asafoetida / Hing / Kaya Podi - a pinch
    • Baking Soda / Cooking Soda a pinch
    • Water as needed

    A really delicious bajji can be made using that and you will never get the pungent taste from the leaves when it is made into this dish. It taste really good and yummy..My 1.5 year old daughter loved it, so guess the taste..

     

    I made a simple bajji batter using gram flour alone. It has to be thick because the leaves need a thicker covering. Taste great with a cup of chai..

    Hope you will give this a try and let me know how it turns out for you..

    How to Make Karpooravalli Leaves Bajji

    1. Wash the leaves really well and dry them.
    2. Mix all the ingredients for batter in a bowl to a smooth batter.
    3. Dip each leaf in the batter and fry till golden.
    4. Drain and serve warm.

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    Karpooravalli Leaves Bajji Recipe

    Karpooravalli Leaves Bajji Recipe with step by step pictures. This recipe is a South Indian snack made with a gram flour-based batter and then deep fried until its cooked to perfection.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 2 minutes mins
    Total Time 12 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 1 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 20 leaves Karpooravalli / Omavalli
    • Oil for deep frying
    • For Batter:
    • 1 cup Gram Flour / Kadalaimavu
    • 1 teaspoon Chilli Powder
    • Salt to taste
    • Asafoetida / Hing / Kaya Podi a pinch
    • Baking Soda / Cooking Soda a pinch
    • Water as needed

    Instructions
     

    • Wash the leaves really well and dry them.
    • Mix all the ingredients for batter in a bowl to a smooth batter.
    • Dip each leaf in the batter and fry till golden.
    • Drain and serve warm.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Karpooravalli Leaves Bajji Recipe
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    1
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    0.1
    g
    0
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    0.01
    g
    0
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    0.04
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    0.01
    g
    Sodium
     
    8
    mg
    0
    %
    Potassium
     
    10
    mg
    0
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    0.2
    g
    0
    %
    Fiber
     
    0.2
    g
    1
    %
    Sugar
     
    0.04
    g
    0
    %
    Protein
     
    0.1
    g
    0
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    148
    IU
    3
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    0.003
    mg
    0
    %
    Calcium
     
    2
    mg
    0
    %
    Iron
     
    0.1
    mg
    1
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Karpooravalli Leaves Bajji Recipe Step by Step

    These are omavalli leaves
    Wash them well and dry them
     
     
    Take gram flour in a bowl
    add in chilli powder
    some salt
    some asafoetida
    pour in water
    Add enough water to make a thick smooth paste
    like this
    add in little baking soda
    mix well and set aside
    Now dip the leave in the batter
    coat it on both sides
    deep fry in oil
    fry till golden
    drain them
    drain them onto some paper towel
    Serve
     

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      wow this is amazing recipe ..i have this plant but dint knew this. Will try soon and will post the feedback..

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