Crispy Onion Bhaji Recipe
A simple and authentic crispy onion bhaji recipe with perfect spice balance and a crunchy texture.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Deep frying pan or wok
- Slotted spoon
- Kitchen paper for draining
Ingredients
- 2 large onions thinly sliced
- 130 g gram flour besan
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp ground fenugreek
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- ½ tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1 small green chili finely chopped
- Handful of coriander leaves chopped
- 135 ml water
- 3-4 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Thinly slice onions and mix with gram flour, cornflour, bicarbonate of soda, and spices.
- Gradually add water to form a thick batter.
- Heat oil to 180°C (350°F).
- Take spoonfuls of batter and carefully drop into hot oil.
- Fry for 3-4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
- Serve warm with chutney or yogurt dip.
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Notes
- Adjust chili levels based on spice preference.
- Keep fried bhajis warm in the oven while cooking additional batches.