Onion Bhaji Recipe

Onion Bhaji is one of the hot favorite Indian snacks and it is especially in demand in chilly winters in North India. People just savor this snack items with a cup of tea or coffee in the cold winter evenings. It has several synonyms like Bhajji, Bhajiya,  and Pakora. Let us learn the way to prepare an authentic Onion Bhaji. (Well, this is a generic recipe and there are slight variations from place to place and with individuals).

Preparation Time: 15 Min

Cooking Time: 15 Min

Serves: 4

 Ingredients:

• Gram Flour or Besan (100 grams)
• Large Onion, Peeled and finely chopped (2)
• Vegetable Oil (200 ml)
• Turmeric (1/2 tsp)
• Cumin Seeds or Jeera (1/2 tsp)
• Black onion seeds (1/2 tsp)
• Spices or Garam Masala Powder (1/2 tsp)
• Salt (Depending on Taste)

Optional Ingredients:
Finely Chopped Green Coriander, Green Chillies, and Mint leaves.

Cooking Procedure:

• Mix the gram flour, onion, turmeric, cumin seeds, black onion seeds, garam masala powder, and salt to make an even mixture.
• Add water to the mixture and constantly keep mixing to prepare a batter of dropping consistency.
• Heat the oil in wok (pan with a convex bottom) at medium flame.
• Drop the batter in the oil by preparing small balls (you can use the teaspoon for this).
• Deep fry till the mixture attains a golden brown color.
• Pat the fried bhaji with soft and clean thin kitchen cloth to soak the excessive oil.

Serve the hot bhaji with tomato ketchup or the chutney (of yogurt and mint/coariander).