Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch of homemade Indian Onion Bhaji, a perfect fusion of thinly sliced onions and spiced chickpea flour batter that promises to elevate any meal. With just one tablespoon of oil per four fritters, these bhajis are not only delicious but also healthy—being gluten-free, egg-free, and vegan. Ideal as appetizers, snacks, or side dishes, they can be customized with your favorite herbs and spices to suit your palate. In under 25 minutes, you can whip up this quick-fix treat that delivers a satisfying crunch with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium onions (sliced)
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 green hot chili pepper (finely chopped)
- 3 tbsp oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Slice the onions thinly and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, cumin, salt, turmeric, water, lime juice, and chili pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Fold in the sliced onions until coated evenly.
- Heat one tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the skillet, frying in small batches for about 2–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bhaji (30g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 175mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg