Fried Onion Fritters are a perfect side dish for a Indian dish. Alternatively serve as a snack or starter with chutney and dips for a beautiful taste of Asia. These are called fritters but they are also know as Bhajis and Pakoras depending on where they are being cooked.
This recipe uses Gram Flour which is available in most supermarkets. It is made from Chana Dal or most commonly know as chickpea. The combination of cumin, paprika and coriander gives the fritters a lovely colour and a little warmth. I use red onions for the recipe as I find the fry better and caramelise at the same time to give a crisp yet soft texture.
Fried Onion Fritters
Lovely crispy bites with chutney and Raita. Perfect as a side dish, starter and snack. If they last that long!!
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Add to CollectionServings: 12 Fritters
Calories: 55kcal
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Sauce Pan Deep sided
Ingredients
- 4 large red onions peel/slice
- 150 g gram flour See note
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 150 ml cold water
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the gram flour, paprika, turmeric and the ground coriander, cumin, and fennel seeds and stir to combine. Season with a small pinch of salt and ground black pepper.150 g gram flour, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp fennel seeds, salt, ground black pepper
- Add 150ml cold tap water slowly into the mixing bowl whilst whisking with the other hand. (place the bowl on a damp tea towel to keep it in place.) You are looking for a thick glue like paste.150 ml cold water
- Add about 2 inch of oil to the bottom of a pan but no more than a third of the height. Heat to 170C/325F/Gas Mark 3
- Add the chopped red onions to the mixing bowl and stir to coat.4 large red onions
- Using your hands (it’s easier) scoop out 1 tablespoon amounts of the onion and form into patty shape. The batter holds it in place whilst it’s frying. To test the oil, drop a very small amount of the batter into the oil and if it turns brown and has bubbles around it, then it’s done.
- When the oil is hot enough, carefully place a few patties at a time into the oil and fry for up to 4 minutes turning them often until they have taken on a lovely colour and crisp.
- Remove from the pan and drain on kitchen paper while you fry the rest.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
