Bhajia (Spicy Indian Fritters)

Crispy, golden, and bursting with bold flavors, Bhajia (Spicy Indian Fritters) is the ultimate snack to spice up your day! Made with thinly sliced potatoes and onions coated in a fragrant batter of gram flour (besan), cumin, turmeric, and a kick of red chili, these fritters are deep-fried to perfection for a satisfying crunch in every bite. The addition of fresh coriander, green chilies, and a hint of asafoetida elevates their aroma, making them irresistible. These Spicy Indian Fritters are quick and easy to prepare, taking just 40 minutes from start to finish. Perfect as an appetizer or tea-time snack, serve them hot with tangy tamarind chutney or creamy mint yogurt dip to wow your taste buds. Packed with authentic Indian spices, this recipe is your next go-to dish for savory indulgence!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Gram flour (Besan)
• 2 medium Potatoes
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 small Green chili
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Asafoetida (Hing)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 200 milliliters Water
• 500 milliliters Oil

Directions

Step 1

Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly (about 1/8 inch thick). Slice the onion thinly and set aside.

Step 2

Finely chop the green chilies and coriander leaves.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, asafoetida, salt, and baking soda.

Step 4

Gradually add water to the dry mixture, whisking well to create a smooth, lump-free batter. The batter should be thick yet flowy enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Step 5

Add the potato slices, onion, green chilies, and coriander leaves to the batter. Mix well until all slices are coated evenly.

Step 6

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Test the oil temperature by dropping a small portion of the batter. It should sizzle and rise to the surface.

Step 7

Carefully drop a few coated potato and onion slices into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pan.

Step 8

Fry the bhajias until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides, turning occasionally, about 5-6 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the fried bhajias with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Step 10

Repeat the frying process with the remaining batter-coated slices.

Step 11

Serve hot with mint yogurt dip or tamarind chutney.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1452 grams (1452.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5319

Total Fat 474.10g	608%
Saturated Fat 31.50g	158%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3183mg	138%
Total Carbohydrate 223.60g	81%
Dietary Fiber 33.50g	120%
Total Sugars 33.20g
Protein 57.70g	115%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 248mg	19%
Iron 19mg	106%
Potassium 4346mg	92%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 79.1%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 16.6%