Onion Bajji

Crispy, golden, and bursting with flavor, Onion Bajji is a quintessential Indian snack that's perfect for rainy days or festive gatherings. This easy-to-make recipe features thin rings of onion dipped in a spiced gram flour batter, infused with aromatic carom seeds and a hint of asafoetida for a unique depth of flavor. The batter, enhanced with rice flour for extra crunch, clings to the onions before they're fried to perfection in hot oil. Serve these irresistible onion pakoras piping hot with your favorite chutney or ketchup for a deliciously addictive appetizer or tea-time treat. Quick to prepare and naturally vegetarian, this Onion Bajji recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s sure to keep your guests coming back for more!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 Large onions
• 1 cup Gram flour (besan)
• 2 tablespoons Rice flour
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
• 0.5 teaspoon Carom seeds (ajwain)
• 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Water
• 2 cups Oil
• 2 Green chilies (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the onions and slice them into 1/4 inch thick rings. Separate each layer to get individual rings.

Step 2

If using green chilies, slice them finely. Chop coriander leaves if using and set aside.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, whisking continuously to form a smooth, lump-free batter. The batter should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Step 5

Add the onion rings to the batter to coat them evenly. Gently fold in sliced green chilies and chopped coriander leaves, if using.

Step 6

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. To check if the oil is ready, drop a small piece of batter into the oil; it should float to the surface instantly and sizzle.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to medium. Using tongs, carefully add a few battered onion rings to the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Step 8

Fry the bajjis until they turn golden brown and crisp, approximately 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally for even cooking.

Step 9

Remove the bajjis using a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 10

Repeat the process with the remaining onion rings.

Step 11

Serve the onion bajji hot with a side of chutney or ketchup for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1178.4 grams (1178.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4689

Total Fat 457.20g	586%
Saturated Fat 30.10g	151%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2790mg	121%
Total Carbohydrate 127.60g	46%
Dietary Fiber 22.80g	81%
Total Sugars 31.10g
Protein 34.80g	70%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 201mg	15%
Iron 9mg	51%
Potassium 1950mg	41%

*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: 86.4%

Protein: 2.9%

Carbs: 10.7%