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Crispy Onion Bhaji

Onion Bhaji or Pakoda (Pakora) are a crispy and flavourful Indian appetizer or snack. Ideal to serve with your favourite Indian mains or even as a snack with different chutneys or sauces.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 117 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 3 medium size onion around 400 g
  • 1 carrot
  • 1-2 green chilis
  • 130 g gram flour
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder or seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder or seeds
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 10 small curry leaves sliced
  • 1 teaspoon cornflour
  • 1 teaspoon bicarbonate soda
  • A handful fresh coriander
  • squeeze of lemon
  • 130 ml water
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

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  1. Finely slice the onion and carrot, and finely chop the green chili. Reserve.
  2. Combine all the dry ingredients in a bowl. Mix gram flour, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, turmeric, salt, curry leaves, cornflour, and bicarbonate soda using a large bowl.
  3. Add the fresh coriander, finely chopped, and a squeeze of lemon.
  4. Gradually pour the water into the mixture.
  5. Combine until all ingredients are incorporated and form a homogeneous batter. If the mixture is too dry, add a little more water. If the mixture is too wet, add a little more gram flour. You need a thick batter.
  6. Add into the mixture the sliced onion and carrot and green chili.
  7. Mix the fresh ingredients into the batter until everything is well coated and ready to shape your bhaji.
  8. Heat some vegetable oil in a non-stick pan to medium temperature.
  9. Using a spoon, form the bhajis making sure they have a similar size so they cook evenly.
  10. Drop them into the pan once the oil is hot. You may need to make a few small batches if you are not using a large pan to ensure they don't stick.
  11. Cook until golden, turning them halfway to make sure they cook evenly on both sides.
  12. When cooked, take them out of the pan, and leave them on kitchen paper for a couple of minutes to remove the excess oil.
  13. Add a pinch of salt while still warm and serve.

Notes

  • We love making our own mint sauce by mixing some plain soy yogurt with fresh finely chopped mint, freshly squeezed lemon, and a pinch of salt. You can add some maple syrup to make it sweeter.

Nutrition Information

Calories 117kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 437mg (18%) Potassium 311mg (9%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1776IU (36%) Vitamin C 39mg (43%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 117

% Daily Value*

Calories 117kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 437mg 18%
Potassium 311mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1776IU 36%
Vitamin C 39mg 43%
Calcium 39mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.