Indian Onion Bhaji
Enjoy crispy, light, flavorful homemade Indian onion bhaji with just one tablespoon of oil per 4 fritters! Combining thinly sliced onions with a spiced chickpea flour batter and pan-fried until crispy, these onion fritters are gluten-free, egg-free, vegan, and a healthy appetizer, snack, or side dish!
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 2 medium (300 g) onions sliced
- 1 cup (100 g) chickpea flour
- 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
- 1 tsp lime juice (or lemon juice)
- 1 green hot chili pepper finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp parsley chopped (or cilantro)
- 3 Tbsp oil for frying (I used coconut)
Instructions
- You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.First, peel and then use a sharp knife or mandoline to slice the onions into thin strips and set them aside.
- In a medium/ large mixing bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients (except the oil) and whisk into a medium-thick batter. If the batter is too thick, add a little more water, one teaspoon at a time.
- Stir in the sliced onion (I used my hands), mixing well until they’re fully and evenly coated in batter.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat with at least one tablespoon of coconut oil. Once hot, use tongs to drop small portions of the battered onions into the pan (I cooked 4 fritters at a time).
- Cook the onion bhaji for about 2-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Repeat with the remaining onion mixture and enjoy!
Notes
- Serve the onion bhajis immediately with a dip of choice - I recommend this cucumber raita!
Nutrition Facts
Indian Onion Bhaji
Serving Size
1 bhaji
Amount per Serving
Calories
80
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
0.3
g
2
%
Sodium
153
mg
6
%
Potassium
131
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
8
g
3
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
34
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
11
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.