Description
Indulge in the crispy, flavorful delight of homemade Indian Onion Bhaji, a perfect snack or appetizer for any occasion. With just a tablespoon of oil per four fritters, these delicious onion fritters are a healthier choice without compromising on taste. The combination of thinly sliced onions and spiced chickpea flour batter creates a delightful crunch that is both satisfying and vegan-friendly. Serve them hot with your favorite chutney or as part of an Indian meal, and let their warm, vibrant flavors elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium onions (sliced)
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon lime juice (or lemon juice)
- 1 green hot chili pepper (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped or cilantro)
- 3 tablespoons oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Slice the onions thinly and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, ground cumin, salt, ground turmeric, water, lime juice, green chili pepper, and parsley. Whisk until you achieve a medium-thick batter.
- Gently mix in the sliced onions until well coated.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Drop small portions of the batter into the hot oil; fry in batches for about 2–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Enjoy warm!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg