Description
Indulge in the irresistible crunch and vibrant flavors of homemade Indian Onion Bhaji. These spiced onion fritters are light yet satisfying, perfect for any occasion—be it a festive gathering or a cozy movie night at home. With just one tablespoon of oil per four fritters, this guilt-free treat is gluten-free and vegan, making it a delightful snack that everyone can enjoy. Easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, these crunchy bites will undoubtedly become a favorite in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium onions (sliced)
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon lime juice (or lemon juice)
- 1 green hot chili pepper (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped or cilantro)
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Slice the onions thinly and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, nutritional yeast (if using), cumin, salt, turmeric, water, lime juice, chili pepper, and parsley. Whisk until you achieve a medium-thick batter.
- Fold in the sliced onions to ensure they are well coated.
- Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Using tongs, drop small portions of the mixture into the pan—fry about four fritters at once for 2-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Repeat with remaining batter and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bhajis (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg