Description
Indulge in the crispy delight of homemade Indian onion bhaji, a popular snack that perfectly balances flavor and health. With just one tablespoon of oil per four fritters, these light and flavorful onion fritters are made with thinly sliced onions coated in a spiced chickpea flour batter. Pan-fried to golden perfection, they make an excellent appetizer, snack, or side dish. This vegan and gluten-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also offers versatility for various occasions, whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a cozy night in.
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 (chopped or cilantro)
- 3 tbsp oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Peel and thinly slice the onions; set aside.
- In a bowl, combine chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, cumin, salt, turmeric, water, lime juice, chili pepper, and parsley. Whisk until smooth.
- Stir the sliced onions into the batter until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown on both sides (about 2-4 minutes per side). Repeat with remaining batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 71
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg