Description
Crispy, golden onion bhaji brings Indian street food magic right to home kitchens. Spicy, crunchy fritters packed with aromatic flavors offer you a delightful culinary journey through traditional Indian snack culture.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 white onions, finely sliced
- 150g (5.3 ounces) gram flour
Oil and Liquid:
- 150 milliliters (5.1 fluid ounces) cold water
- Oil for frying
Spices and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 bunch fresh coriander
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Combine chickpea flour, turmeric, cumin, and fresh chopped coriander leaves in a mixing vessel, creating a fragrant spice blend.
- Slowly introduce water while whisking, transforming ingredients into a smooth, consistent batter with a thick, clingy texture.
- Incorporate thinly sliced onions into the batter, ensuring each strand is thoroughly enveloped by the spiced mixture.
- Prepare a deep saucepan, heating vegetable oil to precisely 175°C, using a cooking thermometer for accuracy.
- Carefully drop generous spoonfuls of the onion-batter mixture into the hot oil, allowing each bhaji to float and sizzle.
- Fry the bhajis for 3-4 minutes, rotating occasionally to achieve an even, crisp golden-brown exterior.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer bhajis onto absorbent kitchen paper, allowing excess oil to drain.
- Arrange the freshly fried bhajis on a warm serving platter, accompanied by tangy tamarind chutney or cooling mint raita.
Notes
- Use red or white onions with a sharp knife for uniform, thin slices to ensure even cooking and crispy texture.
- Add a pinch of baking soda to the batter for extra crispiness and light, airy bhajis that won’t feel heavy.
- Control oil temperature carefully to prevent burning; golden-brown color indicates perfect doneness and prevents greasiness.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour like chickpea or rice flour for a celiac-friendly version that maintains authentic Indian street food flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 217 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg