Crispy Onion Bhaji in 15 Minutes
Golden, crispy Indian onion fritters made with chickpea flour and spiced perfectly. Serve hot with mint chutney or tamarind sauce for the ultimate snack.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 3 medium yellow onions
- ¾ cup chickpea flour (besan)
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 medium green chili, minced
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- 2 cups neutral cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- 1
Slice onions into thin half-moons, then place in a bowl with chickpea flour, ginger-garlic paste, green chili, cumin seeds, and a pinch of salt.
- 2
Mix everything together until the onions release their moisture and form a loose, crumbly batter that just barely holds together.
- 3
Heat oil in a deep skillet or wok to 350°F (you can test with a piece of onion — it should sizzle immediately and float).
- 4
Drop small handfuls of the batter into the hot oil, gently spreading each fritter with a slotted spoon so it's 2-3 inches wide.
- 5
Fry 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, then lift onto a paper-towel-lined plate.
- 6
Serve hot with mint chutney or tamarind sauce.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- slicing knife
- deep skillet or wok (at least 3 inches deep)
- thermometer (optional but recommended)
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
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