Crispy Onion Bhaji with Curry & Rice
Golden, crunchy fritters paired with spiced chicken curry and basmati rice — a complete Indian plate that comes together in under 25 minutes. The bhaji are fried until shatteringly crisp, the curry warm and fragrant.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 3 medium, thinly sliced yellow onions
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 small green chili, minced
- 1 cup basmati rice, cooked
- 1 cup chicken curry (jarred or prepared)
- 1 tbsp tamarind or lime juice
Instructions
- 1
Toss onions, flour, garam masala, turmeric, and green chili in a bowl. Add 3 tbsp water and salt until batter clings to onions.
- 2
Heat 1 inch neutral oil in a deep skillet over medium-high until a pinch of batter sizzles immediately, ~3 minutes.
- 3
Drop spoonfuls of onion batter into oil; fry 2-3 minutes per side until deep golden brown and crispy.
- 4
Transfer bhaji to a paper towel–lined plate. Warm curry in a small pot or microwave until steaming.
- 5
Plate rice, curry, and bhaji. Drizzle bhaji with tamarind or lime juice and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- deep skillet or wok, 12-inch minimum
- slotted spoon or spider strainer
- paper towels
- small pot or microwave-safe bowl
- serving plates
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