Description
Indian Onion Bhaji is a delightful and crispy snack that brings the authentic flavors of Indian street food right to your kitchen. Made with thinly sliced onions coated in a spiced chickpea flour batter, these fritters are perfectly golden and crunchy, all while being a healthier option thanks to their minimal oil content. With just one tablespoon of oil per four fritters, you can indulge guilt-free. This vegan-friendly recipe takes only 25 minutes to prepare and is incredibly versatile—perfect as an appetizer, snack, or side dish. Impress your family and friends with these flavorful bites that are easy to make and customize according to your taste.
Ingredients
- 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 coconut oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Slice the onions thinly and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, cumin, salt, turmeric, water, lime juice, chili pepper, and parsley. Whisk until smooth.
- Fold the sliced onions into the batter until well coated.
- Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the pan.
- Fry for about 2-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 fritters (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Fresh onions yield better flavor and texture. Adjust water in the batter for desired consistency. Make sure your oil is hot enough before frying for crispy results. Feel free to experiment with spices for unique flavors.