Description
Enjoy the delightful crunch of homemade Indian Onion Bhaji, a popular snack that brings the vibrant flavors of India to your kitchen! These crispy onion fritters are made with a spiced chickpea flour batter, ensuring they’re not only gluten-free and vegan but also incredibly satisfying. Perfect for any occasion—whether a festive gathering or a cozy night in—these bhajis are easy to prepare with just one tablespoon of oil per batch. Indulge in this healthy appetizer that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
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 (chopped)
- 3 Tbsp coconut oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Slice the onions thinly and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, cumin, salt, turmeric, water, lime juice, chili pepper, and parsley. Whisk until you achieve a medium-thick batter.
- Stir in the sliced onions until fully coated.
- Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the pan, frying about four fritters at a time.
- Cook each side for about 2–4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 184mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg