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Onion Bhajji

Onion bhaji are onion fritters, made from chickpea flour and spices, popular in India.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12 Pieces
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS
  • 2 onions , thinly sliced
  • 1 cup chickpea flour
  • ⅓ cup cold water (or more)
  • 1 clove garlic , pressed
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon chilli powder
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 green hot pepper , seeded and very finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • vegetable oil (for frying)
For the raita sauce
  • ½ cucumber
  • 5 oz. dahi (or yoghurt)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped mint
Equipment
  • Wok
  • Skimmer

Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS
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  1. Soak the onion slices in a large volume of cold water.
  2. Mix the chickpea flour and yeast in a bowl and sieve over a bowl, then add the chili powder, turmeric, chopped green hot pepper, garlic, and salt.
  3. Gradually add cold water (between ⅓ cup / 80 ml and ½ cup / 125 ml) until a thick paste is obtained. Set aside.
  4. Drain the onion well and mix with the batter.
  5. Heat about 3 inches (7 cm) of oil in a wok or deep frying pan to a temperature of 350 F (170°C).
  6. Pour a few tablespoons of the bhajji batter into the hot oil (only a few at a time), and fry for a few minutes, turning them once, until they are evenly browned and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  7. Remove the bhajji from the oil with a skimmer and drain on paper towel.
  8. Sprinkle them with a little salt and serve them hot with raita sauce.
Raita sauce
  1. Peel and seed the cucumber and grate it in a colander over a bowl.
  2. Drain and remove any residual moisture by pressing with the hands.
  3. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and drained cucumber and transfer mixture to a serving bowl.