Indian Onion Bhaji
Indulge in the crispy, flavorful delight of homemade Indian Onion Bhaji with minimal oil—just one tablespoon per four fritters! These delectable onion fritters are perfect for any occasion, whether as a snack, appetizer, or side dish. Coated in a spiced chickpea flour batter and fried to golden perfection, they offer a unique taste that is sure to impress family and friends. Plus, they cater to diverse dietary needs as they are gluten-free, egg-free, and vegan!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 12 fritters (serves approximately 3) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium onions (sliced)
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp lime juice (or lemon juice)
- 1 green hot chili pepper (finely chopped)
- 1 Tbsp parsley (or cilantro)
- 3 Tbsp oil (for frying; coconut recommended)
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 have a medium-thick batter.
- Mix in the sliced onions until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, frying about four fritters at a time for 2–4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 fritters (80g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://simplylowfat.com/indian-onion-bhaji/