Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch and vibrant flavors of homemade Indian Onion Bhaji. These spiced onion fritters are made with chickpea flour, thinly sliced onions, and an array of aromatic spices, resulting in a crispy texture without the guilt—using just one tablespoon of oil for every four fritters. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or side dish, these gluten-free and vegan bhajis are sure to impress at any gathering or casual snack time. Serve them warm with your favorite chutneys or alongside a refreshing salad to elevate the experience. Enjoy this delicious recipe that caters to all!
Ingredients
- 2 medium onions (sliced)
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 green hot chili pepper (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 3 Tbsp coconut oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Peel and slice the onions into thin strips. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, ground cumin, salt, turmeric, chopped chili pepper, lime juice, and water to create a medium-thick batter.
- Coat the sliced onions well in the batter using your hands.
- Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Drop small portions of the onion mixture into the skillet (about four fritters at a time) and fry for 2-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Repeat until all fritters are cooked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate sliced onions with salt for 10 minutes before adding to the batter. You can experiment by adding spinach or potatoes into the batter for variations.