Onion bhajees are a quintessential Indian appetizer or snack, loved for their crispy exteriors and soft, flavorful interiors. Made from a batter of gram flour, spices, and onions, these golden-brown fritters are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed on their own or served with a variety of chutneys or dipping sauces. This article aims to guide you through the process of creating the perfect onion bhajees, from selecting the right ingredients to mastering the art of frying them until they achieve that irresistible crunch.
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BAKED ONION BHAJIS
A healthier alternative to the deep-fried onion bhajis you find in Indian restaurants. These are baked and exceedingly tasty. They are sweet, tender and very Moorish. Serve hot as an appetizer or starter.
Provided by honeyandspice
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle in chili powder and mix. Add turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon coriander, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon ginger. Stir well and remove from heat.
- Combine chickpea flour, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon coriander, and salt in a bowl and mix well. Mix in the onions and tomato puree; add a little water until mixture is wet and easy to stir.
- Drizzle 1 teaspoon olive oil onto the prepared baking sheet. Place 2 tablespoons of the onion mixture onto the baking sheet for each bhaji; flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Drizzle remaining oil over the bhajis and continue baking until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 30.3 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
ONION BHAJEES
I could have these appetizers as a meal, if you want you can also add a finely chopped green chili to the batter. Gram flour is also known as besan and chickpea flour.
Provided by PetsRus
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 10-12 fritters
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix the flour with the spices, add some water until the mixture is gluey.
- Mix the onion into this paste, it should hold together, if necessary add more flour.
- Heat the oil to medium heat and drop golf ball size blobs into the fat.
- Cook for about 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown, drain on kitchen paper, serve warm with a yogurt- mint raita.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 18.2, Fat 0.2, Sodium 2.6, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1, Protein 0.8
ONION BHAJI
An accompaniment for Indian dishes. It's sort of the Indian equivalent of onion rings. It's deep fried, and doesn't sit well for long, so it's important to sequence cooking it so it comes out of the fryer and goes onto the plate. As with any recipe I submit, the ingredient quantities are a baseline, not exact, and I recommend you adjust them to your taste and type.
Provided by lynxpilot
Categories Onions
Time 25m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel the onions and slice them so they form rings. Slices should be as thin as possible (1/8 to 3/16"). Cut the rings to form strands about 1-2" long.
- Put onion in a large mixing bowl, add spices and salt and mix thoroughlly. Put about half of the vinegar in and gradually stir in the flour until it is possible to form 1 1/2 to 2" balls with the mixture. Use flour and remaining vinegar to adjust consistency.
- Heat the oil in a suitable deep fryer or pan (careful to avoid overflow when placing food in the oil. Also have a large water-soaked towel nearby in case of spillage onto the burner). Heat to 350°F.
- Form the onion/flour mixture into 1 1/2 to 2" balls and carefully place them in the oil using a metal spoon or suitable tool. Only fry enough at one time such that they don't stick to eachother. Fry to dark golden brown.
- Remove cooked bhajis from oil and drain as with other fried foods. Serve on absorbent towel to soak up excess oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2033.3, Fat 218.4, SaturatedFat 28.3, Sodium 585.6, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.4, Protein 2.9
ONION BHAJIS RECIPE BY TASTY
We're celebrating Holi-a holiday celebrated across India on the last full moon day of the Hindu lunisolar calendar month to mark the beginning of spring-by making these crispy, perfectly seasoned onion bhajis!
Provided by Aleya Zenieris
Categories Sides
Time 40m
Yield 24 bhajis
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fill a large pot fitted with a deep fry thermometer halfway with oil. Heat over medium heat until the temperature reaches 325°F (160˚C). Place a wire rack over a baking sheet and set nearby.
- Set a mandoline slicer to ¼ inch and place over a large bowl. Carefully slice the onions on the mandoline, letting them fall into the bowl below (alternatively, use a sharp knife to cut the onions into ¼-inch-thick slices and add to the bowl). Sprinkle the salt over the onions, toss to coat, and let sit for about 5 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- Add the coriander, chili powder, cumin, and turmeric to the onions and use tongs to toss until evenly coated, using your hands to break up any pieces of onions still stuck together. Let sit for 15-30 minutes, until the onions have softened.
- Add the green chile and cilantro and toss to combine. Add ½ cup of the chickpea flour and toss to coat the onions. Add 2 tablespoons of water and continue to toss until the water is absorbed. Repeat with another ½ cup gram flour and 2 tablespoons water. Add the remaining ½ gram flour and toss until the onions are coated in a thick, homogeneous batter. If the batter is too clumpy, add 1-2 more tablespoons of water and toss until smooth.
- Use your hands to grab a small clump of the onion mixture (a bit smaller than a golf ball) and very carefully drop into the hot oil (don't compact the clump too much; the edges should be somewhat scraggly and loose). Add 1-2 more clumps, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. The oil temperature should remain between 300-325°F (150-160˚C). Fry the bhajis for 3-5 minutes, flipping once or twice as needed for even browning, until deep golden brown in color. Use a spider or slotted spoon to transfer to the wire rack to drain. Immediately sprinkle with a bit of salt. Repeat with the remaining batter, letting the oil return to temperature between batches.
- Serve the onion bhajis with red and green chutney.
- Enjoy!
AIR FRYER ONION BHAJI
A popular Indian deep-fried treat, but without the guilt thanks to an air fryer. Don't forget the yogurt dipping sauce!
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix red onion, yellow onion, salt, jalapeno, garlic, coriander, chili powder, turmeric, and cumin in a large bowl. Stir until evenly combined. Add chickpea flour and water. Stir to combine into a thick batter. Add more water if necessary. Let mixture rest for 10 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon 2 tablespoons of batter into the basket and flatten. Repeat as many times as your basket allows without the bhajis touching.
- Cook in the preheated air fryer for 6 minutes. Mist the tops of each bhaji with cooking spray. Flip and cook 6 additional minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining batter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 882.2 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
Tips:
- Use a sharp knife to finely slice the onions, as this will help them to cook evenly.
- Soak the chickpea flour mixture for at least 30 minutes before using, as it will become smoother and easier to work with.
- If the bhajis are too wet, add more chickpea flour. If they are too dry, add more water.
- Heat the oil to a medium-high temperature before adding the bhajis, as this will help them to cook quickly and evenly.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking the bhajis, as they will not cook evenly.
- Serve the bhajis hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Onion bhajis are a delicious and versatile snack or appetizer that can be easily made at home. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these tasty treats that are sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack, give onion bhajis a try!
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