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Onion Bhajis Recipe

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Onion Bhajis are a popular Indian snack made by frying thinly sliced onions coated in a spiced gram flour batter until crispy and golden. These flavorful fritters are perfect as an appetizer or tea-time treat, often served with chutney or raita.

Ingredients

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Bhaji Batter

  • 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

For Frying

  • Oil for frying (enough for about 1 inch depth in pan)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gram flour, baking powder, salt, ground cumin, and ground turmeric until well combined to form the base of the batter.
  2. Add wet ingredients and spices: Mix in the finely chopped green chillies, freshly chopped cilantro, lemon juice, and water to form a thick, cohesive batter that will coat the onions well.
  3. Coat the onions: Add the thinly sliced onions to the batter. Using your hands, mix thoroughly until all the onion slices are fully coated with the spicy batter, ensuring even distribution.
  4. Heat the oil: Place a large skillet or wok over medium heat and add enough oil to cover about one inch of the bottom of the pan. Heat the oil until it reaches the right temperature for frying (hot but not smoking).
  5. Fry the bhajis: Carefully drop spoonfuls of the onion batter into the hot oil, frying 3-4 bhajis at a time without crowding the pan to allow crisping. Fry each side for about 1 minute or until golden brown and cooked through, then flip to cook the other side.
  6. Drain excess oil: Remove the cooked bhajis with a slotted spoon and transfer to a wire rack or paper towels to drain any excess oil. Repeat until all batter is used.
  7. Serve hot: Serve the onion bhajis immediately while hot, either on their own or accompanied by cucumber mint raita or chutney for dipping.

Notes

  • Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying; otherwise, bhajis can become soggy and absorb excess oil.
  • Use your hands to mix the batter and onions to get a thorough coating and avoid clumping.
  • Adjust green chillies quantity based on your preferred spice level.
  • Drain the bhajis well after frying on a wire rack for crispiness.
  • Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Keywords: Onion Bhajis, Indian snack, fritters, vegetarian appetizer, fried onions, gram flour bhajis

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