Best 2 Onion Bhajia Recipes

Onion bhajia is a popular Indian appetizer or snack. It is made with sliced onions that are coated in a batter of chickpea flour, spices, and herbs, then deep-fried until crispy and golden brown. The bhajias are typically served with a tamarind or coriander chutney, and they can be enjoyed as a standalone snack or as part of a larger meal. Onion bhajia is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion.

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INDIAN RESTAURANT STYLE ONION BHAJIA - DEEP FRIED ONION FRITTERS

Indian Restaurant Style Onion Bhajia - Deep Fried Onion Fritters image

An absolute must as an accompaniment to curry or wonderful as a starter for an Indian meal. Onion Bhajis are tasty little onion balls bound together with lightly spiced and fragrant chickpea flour batter. Serve these with coriander chutney or cucumber raita. You will ALWAYS be offered these on any British Indian restaurant menu; they also make great snacks if served with salad and assorted chutneys and spicy dips. You can lighten these up a little bit by frying them, and then allowing them to drain over a wire rack before reheating them in a medium to hot oven for about 3 to 5 minutes.

Provided by French Tart

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 large onions, sliced thinly
200 g chickpea flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons rice flour
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon black onion seeds
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
1/2 teaspoon coriander, ground
salt
100 ml water
750 ml vegetable oil

Steps:

Put the vegetable oil into a large pan and heat over a medium to high heat.
Make the batter: In a large bowl, add the chickpea flour, baking powder, rice flour, turmeric, black onion seeds, chili powder, cumin, coriander, salt and the water. Mix together well and then add the sliced onion - mix the onion through until well coated.
Check the temperature of the oil by dropping a small cube of bread in - it should brown fairly slowly - not burn or go dark brown straight away.
Carefully drop spoons of the bhaji batter in to the oil, do NOT overcrowd as they will stick together. Fry them in small batches for 1 to 2 minutes until they are a golden brown and crispy. Remove them with a slotted spoon and allow them to drain on a paper covered plate in a warm oven.
Repeat until all the bhaji batter is finished and they are all cooked.
Sprinkle over a little salt and serve straight away with coriander chutney or cucumber raita.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1691.4, Fat 167.2, SaturatedFat 21.6, Sodium 132.7, Carbohydrate 40.8, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 8.7, Protein 12.4

ONION BHAJIA

Onion Bhajia image

These tasty morsels remind me of the many snatched office breakfasts enjoyed with Riaz and Kapil. Hopefully this recipe will do justice to the wonderful memories I have of my two dear colleagues.

Provided by Bokenpop aka Mad

Categories South African

Time 30m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 pinch salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 -3 chile, depending on your heat needs
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
oil, for deep frying

Steps:

Sift flour, salt and baking powder into a bowl.
Add onion and chillies and mix til pieces well coated.
Beat egg and milk and mix into flour til soft batter is formed.
Fry spoonfuls of mixture in hot oil until gold brown.
These are excellent with a good chai.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.4, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 4.9, Sodium 21.9, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 0.8

Tips:

Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the onions. This will help them cook evenly.
Soak the sliced onions in cold water for at least 15 minutes. This will help to remove their bitterness.
Use a light hand when mixing the batter. Over-mixing will make the batter tough.
Heat the oil to a medium-high temperature before frying the bhajias. This will help them to cook quickly and evenly.
Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the bhajias. This will cause them to steam instead of fry.
Serve the bhajias hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Onion bhajias are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer. They are perfect for parties or gatherings, and they can also be enjoyed as a side dish with a main meal. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect onion bhajias every time.

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