Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch of homemade Indian Onion Bhaji, a beloved snack that captures the essence of traditional Indian flavors. These crispy, golden fritters are made with thinly sliced onions generously coated in a spiced chickpea flour batter, then pan-fried to perfection with just one tablespoon of oil for every four fritters! Perfectly gluten-free, vegan, and bursting with flavor, they serve as an irresistible appetizer, snack, or side dish for any occasion. Pair them with tangy chutneys or creamy yogurt dips for an elevated culinary experience.
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, whisk together chickpea flour, nutritional yeast (if using), cumin, salt, turmeric, water, lime juice, and chopped chili until medium-thick batter forms.
- Mix in the sliced onions until well-coated.
- Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the onion mixture into the skillet and fry for about 2–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 fritters (100g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Ensure your oil is hot enough before frying to achieve that perfect crispiness. Feel free to customize spices according to your taste preferences for a unique twist.