Onion Fritters/Bhaji Recipe

Name: Onion Fritters/Bhaji
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 100 g chickpea flour (also called gram flour or besan); ¾ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon garam masala; ½ teaspoon cumin seed; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 fresh hot green chili pepper, de-seeded and finely chopped (optional); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander, leaf; vegetable oil (for frying); 200 g onions, peeled and chopped into medium sized diced

Servings: persons

1 large egg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
100 g chickpea flour (also called gram flour or besan)
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 fresh hot green chili pepper, de-seeded and finely chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander, leaf
vegetable oil (for frying)
200 g onions, peeled and chopped into medium sized diced

1
Break the egg into a bowl and beat well, add 4 tbs water and the lemon juice.
2
Mix, add the flour and mix well with a whisk.
3
Put in the spices, coriander leaf and chilli if using.
4
Mix well and set aside for at least 10 minutes or longer.
5
Mix again with a whisk.
6
The batter should be of a fairly thick, droppable consistency.
7
Heat the oil in a wok or deep fat fryer over a medium heat.
8
A minimum of 3 inches is required in the centre of a wok.
9
When the oil is ready, put the onions in the batter and mix this is always best done just before cooking.
10
Take heaped tsp of the batter and drop into the hot oil.
11
Use all the batter this way.
12
Stir and fry the fritters for 7-8 minutes or until golden.
13
Remove and drain on kitchen paper and serve hot.

173

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 100 g chickpea flour (also called gram flour or besan), ¾ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Onion Fritters/Bhaji falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Onion Fritters/Bhaji

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