Description
Indulge in the irresistible crunch of Indian onion bhaji, a delightful treat that’s both healthy and satisfying. Made with thinly sliced onions coated in a spiced chickpea flour batter, these fritters are pan-fried to golden perfection using minimal oil. At just one tablespoon of oil per four fritters, they’re a guilt-free appetizer or snack that’s gluten-free, egg-free, and vegan. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep, you can customize the spice level to your liking and serve them at any occasion. Whether enjoyed alone or paired with tangy dips like mint chutney or tamarind sauce, these savory delights are sure to impress at gatherings or family dinners.
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
- 1 green hot chili pepper (finely chopped)
- 3 Tbsp oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Thinly slice the onions using a sharp knife or mandoline and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, nutritional yeast (if using), cumin, salt, turmeric, water, lime juice, and chili pepper. Whisk until medium-thick.
- Mix the sliced onions into the batter until evenly coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add one tablespoon of oil.
- Drop small portions of the onion mixture into the pan (about four fritters at a time). Fry for 2-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg