Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch of homemade Indian Onion Bhaji, a perfect snack or appetizer that brings the vibrant flavors of India to your table. These spiced onion fritters are light and crispy, made with minimal oil—just one tablespoon for four fritters—making them a healthier alternative to traditional fried snacks. The easy-to-follow recipe combines thinly sliced onions mixed with a flavorful chickpea flour batter and is pan-fried to golden perfection. Ideal for gatherings, cozy nights in, or as part of an Indian feast, these vegan and gluten-free bhajis will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
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- 2 medium onions (sliced)
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon lime juice (or lemon juice)
- 1 green hot chili pepper (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped or cilantro)
- 3 tablespoons oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Slice the onions thinly using a sharp knife or mandoline 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 a skillet over medium heat with one tablespoon of oil.
- Drop small portions of the batter into the hot skillet and fry for 2–4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg