Vaamu Aaku /Carom Leaf improves digestion, they also have a distinct flavor. I have used the leaves from my kitchen garden. This is an easy snack with loaded health benefits.
Pluck big sized carom leaves along with the stem from your garden and wash them in running water to remove the dust. Then pat dry them.
Take a pan, heat oil to fry.
In the meanwhile, sift the chickpea flour, baking soda, salt together. Then transfer this into a bowl and mix it well. Slowly pour water into this mixture and prepare a thick and smooth batter without any lumps.
Dip the carom leaves one by one into this batter and coat them with thick batter on both sides.
Carefully fry these coated carom leaves in oil over medium flame until they turn golden brown on both sides.
Transfer the bajjilu into a plate and serve them hot with sauce/chutney.
Notes
You may add red chilli powder to the batter. I did not prefer it as it changes color.