Crispy Onion Bhaji with Chutneys
Golden, crunchy fried onion fritters with a spiced chickpea flour batter, served with cool yogurt and tangy tamarind chutney. Ready in 12 minutes, utterly addictive.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 3 medium yellow onions, sliced thin
- ¾ cup chickpea flour (besan)
- 1 medium green chile, minced
- 1 pinch (to taste) salt and black pepper
- 1 cup (for frying) neutral cooking oil
- ½ cup plain yogurt
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, toss sliced onions with chickpea flour, minced green chile, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- 2
Add 3 tbsp water, 1 tbsp at a time, mixing gently until the mixture holds together but stays loose and crumbly.
- 3
Heat oil in a deep skillet or wok to 350°F (or until a pinch of flour sizzles immediately when dropped in).
- 4
Drop spoonfuls of the onion mixture into hot oil and fry 2-3 minutes per side until deep golden brown and crispy.
- 5
Transfer bhaji to a paper-towel-lined plate. Serve immediately with cool yogurt, tamarind chutney, and lime wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- medium mixing bowl
- deep skillet or wok
- cooking thermometer (optional but helpful)
- slotted spoon or spider strainer
- paper towels
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