Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch of homemade Indian Onion Bhaji, a popular snack that’s both satisfying and simple to prepare. These crispy onion fritters are made with thinly sliced onions mixed with a spiced chickpea flour batter, ensuring each bite is packed with flavor. What sets this recipe apart is its health-conscious approach—using just one tablespoon of oil per serving while delivering that signature crispiness you crave. Perfect as an appetizer for gatherings or a savory snack any time, these bhajis are gluten-free, vegan, and fully customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy them hot with mint chutney or as a complementary side dish to your favorite curry.
Ingredients
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- 2 medium onions (sliced)
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 green hot chili pepper (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 3 tbsp oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Slice the onions thinly using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, cumin, salt, turmeric, chili pepper, lime juice, and enough water to create a medium-thick batter.
- Fold in the sliced onions until well coated.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, cooking about four fritters at a time for 2-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg