Onion Fritters Bhaji

Crispy, golden, and delightfully spiced, Onion Fritters Bhaji is the ultimate Indian snack to satisfy your cravings. This quick and easy recipe combines the natural sweetness of thinly sliced onions with the rich flavors of gram flour, turmeric, chili powder, and fragrant carom seeds. A touch of rice flour ensures an extra crispy texture, while chopped coriander and green chilies infuse a burst of freshness and heat. Perfectly fried to a crunchy finish, these fritters are irresistibly savory and pair beautifully with green chutney or tamarind dip. Ready in just 30 minutes, Onion Fritters Bhaji makes for an ideal appetizer, tea-time snack, or party starter that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized Onions
• 1 cup Gram flour (Besan)
• 2 tablespoons Rice flour (optional for extra crispiness)
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Carom seeds (Ajwain)
• 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves (chopped)
• 1 small Green chili (finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 tablespoons Water
• 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and thinly slice the onions. Place the sliced onions in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the gram flour, rice flour (if using), chili powder, turmeric powder, carom seeds, chopped coriander leaves, chopped green chili, and salt to the bowl with the onions.

Step 3

Gently mix the ingredients with your hands to coat the onion slices in the flour and spices. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes so the onions release a bit of moisture.

Step 4

Gradually add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing well after each addition. The batter should just coat the onions but not be too thin or runny.

Step 5

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium heat. Test the oil by dropping a small piece of batter into it. If it sizzles and floats to the surface, the oil is ready.

Step 6

Take a small portion of the onion batter with your fingers or a spoon and gently drop it into the hot oil. Fry a few fritters at a time, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.

Step 7

Fry the fritters until they are golden brown and crispy, turning them occasionally with a slotted spoon. This should take about 4–5 minutes per batch.

Step 8

Remove the fried onion bhajis with the slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Step 9

Repeat with the remaining batter until all the fritters are fried.

Step 10

Serve the Onion Fritters Bhaji hot with green chutney, tamarind chutney, or ketchup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	921.6 grams (921.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4701

Total Fat 481.20g	617%
Saturated Fat 68.50g	343%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2491mg	108%
Total Carbohydrate 108.10g	39%
Dietary Fiber 19.10g	68%
Total Sugars 26.10g
Protein 30.90g	62%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 127mg	10%
Iron 8mg	44%
Potassium 1568mg	33%

*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: 88.6%

Protein: 2.5%

Carbs: 8.8%