Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch of homemade Indian Onion Bhaji, a flavorful snack that brings authentic Indian cuisine right to your kitchen. These crispy onion fritters are quick to prepare and require just one tablespoon of oil for four fritters, making them a guilt-free treat. Perfect as an appetizer for dinner parties or a casual snack while watching the game, these bhajis are bursting with spices and texture that will please any palate. With the versatility to customize with additional vegetables or spices, you’ll find endless ways to enjoy this classic dish.
Ingredients
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- 2 medium onions (sliced)
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp lime juice (or lemon juice)
- 1 green hot chili pepper (finely chopped)
- 1 Tbsp parsley (chopped or cilantro)
- 3 Tbsp oil (for frying; coconut recommended)
Instructions
- Slice the onions thinly using a knife or mandoline and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, cumin, salt, turmeric, water, lime juice, chili pepper, and parsley. Whisk until the batter is medium-thick.
- Add sliced onions to the batter and mix well to coat.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop small portions of the mixture into the pan—fry about four fritters at a time.
- Cook each bhaji for 2–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg