Crispy Onion Bhajis
Crispy Onion Bhajis are gluten-free, vegan spiced onion fritters perfect for snacks or appetizers. They offer a crunchy texture with rich flavors, ideal for parties or cozy evenings paired with dips.
Equipment
- 1 skillet for frying
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 Slotted spoon for removing bhajis
- 1 wire rack for draining
Ingredients
- 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 chilies finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 5 –6 tablespoons 75–90 ml water
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Whisk together gram flour, baking powder, salt, cumin, and turmeric in a large bowl.
- Add chopped green chilies, cilantro, lemon juice, and water, stirring to form a thick batter.
- Mix in the sliced onions until they are fully coated with the batter.
- Heat oil about an inch deep in a skillet over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil, avoiding overcrowding.
- Fry each bhaji for about one minute on each side until golden brown.
- Remove bhajis with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack.
Notes
- Use gram flour for gluten-free bhajis.
- Adjust green chilies to desired spice level.
- Serve hot with chutneys or raita.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.