Description
Discover the delightful taste of Indian Onion Bhaji, a crispy and flavorful appetizer that brings the essence of Indian street food right to your kitchen. Made with thinly sliced onions coated in a spiced chickpea flour batter, these vegan and gluten-free fritters offer a satisfying crunch with every bite. Perfect for parties or as a snack during movie nights, this recipe ensures maximum flavor with minimal oil—just one tablespoon per serving! Impress your guests with these aromatic bhajis that are not only easy to prepare but also packed with spices that tantalize the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 or cilantro (chopped)
- 3 Tbsp coconut oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Slice 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 in sliced onions until well coated.
- Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides (about 2–4 minutes per side).
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 fritters (100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg