Description
Onion bhaji is a popular Indian snack made from sliced onions and chickpea flour, deep-fried until crispy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine sliced onions, chickpea flour, cumin seeds, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
- Add water gradually to form a thick batter.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with chutney or sauce.
Notes
- Adjust spices according to your preference.
- For a healthier version, you can bake the bhajis instead of frying.
- Serve with green chutney or tamarind sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bhaji
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: onion bhaji, Indian snacks, vegetarian recipes