Crispy Onion Bhaji Recipe
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
6 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 large onions
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons cilantro, divided
  • 1 serrano chile
  • 1 cup chickpea flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 ½ teaspoon cumin, divided
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons water
  • ½ cup oil
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • ½ English cucumber
  • ¼ teaspoon garam masala
Directions
  1. Slice the onions into very thin slices, then dice the cilantro and the chile (discard the seeds).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chickpea flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cumin, and turmeric. Then add the diced chile, 2 tablespoons of cilantro, lemon juice, and water.
  3. Stir well, then add the onions. Mix with your hands to coat the onions in the batter. Form the onion mixture into 8-10 patties. They will be irregular in shape and this is fine.
  4. Pour the oil into a large skillet and bring the heat to medium-high. When the oil is hot, put as many patties as possible that will fit into the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown. Remove them from the pan and set them on a surface lined with paper towels to dry.
  5. Prepare the raita by adding the yogurt, cucumber, garam masala, and the remaining cilantro, cumin, and teaspoon of salt. Blend until smooth.
  6. Serve the onion bhajis with the sauce.