Description
Indulge in the crispy, flavorful goodness of homemade Indian Onion Bhaji, a delightful snack that combines thinly sliced onions with a spiced chickpea flour batter. These golden fritters are pan-fried to perfection using just one tablespoon of oil per four fritters, making them a healthier alternative to traditional fried snacks. Whether served at parties, as a tea-time treat, or alongside a refreshing salad, these gluten-free and vegan appetizers are sure to impress everyone. With their irresistible crunch and rich flavors, Indian Onion Bhaji is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium onions (sliced)
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 green hot chili pepper (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 3 Tbsp coconut oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Slice the onions thinly and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, cumin, salt, turmeric, chili pepper, lime juice, and water to create a medium-thick batter.
- Gently fold the sliced onions into the batter until fully coated.
- Heat the coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Drop small portions of the battered onion mixture into the hot oil, frying about four fritters at a time for 2–4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 242
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 657mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg