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Onion Bhaji

Crispy Indian onion fritters made with chickpea flour and aromatic spices - irresistibly crunchy and deeply savory.

hot_biteEasyIndian
Prep15 minCook15 minTotal30 minServes12Temphot
✓ vegan✓ gluten-free✓ dairy-free
Recipe
Ingredients
  • 2 largeyellow onions(halved and thinly sliced)
  • 1 cupchickpea flour
  • 2 tbsprice flour
  • 1 tspcumin seeds
  • 1 tspcoriander seeds(crushed)
  • 1/2 tspturmeric
  • 1/2 tspcayenne pepper
  • 2 tbspfresh cilantro(chopped)
  • 1 wholegreen chile(minced)
  • 1 tspkosher salt
  • 1/2 cupwater(approximately)
  • 3 cupsvegetable oil(for frying)
Make Ahead

Best served immediately. Batter can be made 30 minutes ahead.

Instructions
  1. 1Toss sliced onions with salt in a bowl, let sit 10 minutes to release moisture
  2. 2Add chickpea flour, rice flour, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne, cilantro, and chile to onions
  3. 3Mix well, then add water gradually until batter just coats onions - it should be thick
  4. 4Heat oil to 350°F
  5. 5Drop heaping tablespoons of mixture into oil, flattening slightly
  6. 6Fry in batches 3-4 minutes per side until deep golden and crispy
  7. 7Drain on paper towels
  8. 8Serve immediately with mint chutney or raita
Notes
Pro Tips

Slice onions very thin for maximum crispiness. The batter should be thick enough to coat but not gloppy.

History & Origin

Bhajis are a beloved Indian snack found throughout the subcontinent. The onion version, called pyaaz pakora in Hindi, is particularly popular in British-Indian cuisine.

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