Crispy Onion Bhaji with Jalapeño
Golden, crunchy fritters loaded with onions and spiced chickpea flour, fried until crispy and served with sliced jalapeños for heat. Ready in 12 minutes.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 245
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- ¾ cup chickpea flour (besan)
- 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 whole jalapeños, sliced
- ½ cup water
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- 2 cups oil for frying
Instructions
- 1
Mix chickpea flour, salt, cumin, and red chili powder in a bowl.
- 2
Add water slowly, stirring until a thick batter forms (no lumps).
- 3
Fold in sliced onions and half the jalapeños until evenly coated.
- 4
Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Test with a tiny batter drop — it should sizzle immediately.
- 5
Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil. Fry 2–3 minutes per side until deep golden brown and crispy.
- 6
Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with fresh jalapeño slices on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- deep skillet or frying pot
- cooking thermometer (optional but helpful)
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
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