Description
Crispy Onion Bhajis are a delightful and flavorful addition to any gathering, making them the perfect vegan and gluten-free snack. These golden bites of spiced onions, coated in a light chickpea flour batter, are deep-fried to perfection, resulting in a crunchy exterior and tender interior that’s simply irresistible. With the aromatic combination of spices like cumin and turmeric, they offer an authentic taste of Indian street food right in your home. Serve them hot with refreshing dips like cucumber mint raita or spicy tomato sauce for a truly satisfying experience. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a cozy night in, these bhajis are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup (100 g) gram flour (chickpea flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1–2 green chillies, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 5–6 tablespoons (75–90 ml) water
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk gram flour, baking powder, salt, cumin, and turmeric until combined.
- Add chopped chillies, cilantro, lemon juice, and water; mix into a thick batter.
- Incorporate the sliced onions until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium heat; ensure it covers about an inch of the pan.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Fry about 3–4 bhajis at a time for 3–4 minutes until golden brown on each side.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack.
- Serve hot with your favorite dips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 bhajis (120g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg