Crispy Bhaji & Fritter Snack Board
Golden onion bhaji, paneer pakora, and hara bhara kabab with two chutneys and pickled onions—a complete Indian snack board you can fry in one batch, 15 minutes start to finish.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 2 whole onion (large, thinly sliced)
- 200 g paneer, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1.5 cups fresh spinach and cilantro, chopped
- ¾ cup chickpea flour (besan)
- 1 whole green chili, minced
- 2 cup oil for deep frying
- ½ cup mint chutney (store-bought or fresh)
- ½ cup tamarind chutney (store-bought or fresh)
- ½ cup pickled onions
Instructions
- 1
Mix chickpea flour, green chili, salt, and 1/4 cup water in a bowl until smooth thick batter forms, 2 minutes.
- 2
Fold sliced onions, paneer cubes, and chopped spinach-cilantro into batter until evenly coated.
- 3
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high until a drop of batter sizzles instantly, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Drop heaping spoonfuls of batter into hot oil in batches. Fry 2-3 minutes per side until deep golden and crispy.
- 5
Drain fritters on paper towels. Arrange on a platter with mint chutney, tamarind chutney, and pickled onions.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- heavy-bottomed pot (3-4 quart minimum)
- slotted spoon or wire skimmer
- paper towels
- serving platter
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