chilli-bite, noun

/ˈtʃɪlibaɪt/
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Also chili-bite, chillie-bite.
A savoury fritter of pea-flour containing chillies, onion, and other vegetables; bhajia. Also attributive.
1968 Instructions on packet, Pakco (Pty) LtdChilli-bite Mix...Make a stiff batter; then add one of the following to the batter, chopped onions, coarsely chopped lettuce, water cress or chopped spinach. For a stronger flavour add cayenne pepper or green chillies.
1977 Sunday Times 1 May (Mag. Sect.) 9Down on the corner of Diagonal and President, chili-bites are being offered for sale — still warm from the pan — at 20 cents a packet.
1982 Z. Mayat Indian Delights 228Bhajias (chilli bites). Basic recipe. 1 cup pea or chana flour,..2 tsp coarsely crushed dhunia, 3 green chillies pounded fine.
1992 R. Mesthrie Lexicon of S. Afr. Indian Eng. 5Bhajia/Bajia,..A small, spicy snack fried with onion, chilli etc. Same as chilli-bites.
A savoury fritter of pea-flour containing chillies, onion, and other vegetables; bhajia. Also attributive.
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