Indian Onion Bhajis

Indian Onion Bhajis are crispy, golden fritters made from thinly sliced onions, chickpea flour, and warming spices. They're a popular snack or appetiser, often served with cooling dips like mint yoghurt or tamarind chutney. Light, crunchy, and packed with flavour, these are perfect for sharing or enjoying on their own.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings Bhajis

Ingredients

2 large onions thinly sliced
120 g gram flour chickpea flour/besan
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon chilli powder adjust to taste
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh coriander chopped
1 large green chilli finely chopped
¼ teaspoon baking powder
4 tablespoons water add more if needed
vegetable oil for deep frying

Instructions

Place the sliced onions in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt.
2 large onions, ½ teaspoon salt
Leave for 10 minutes to soften and release moisture.
Add the gram flour, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chilli powder, baking powder, fresh coriander, and green chilli (if using) to the onions. Mix well to coat the onions evenly.
120 g gram flour, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, ½ teaspoon turmeric, ½ teaspoon chilli powder, 1 tablespoon fresh coriander, 1 large green chilli, ¼ teaspoon baking powder
Gradually add water, one tablespoon at a time, until a thick batter forms. The mixture should stick to the onions but not be too runny.
4 tablespoons water
Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. The oil is ready when a small piece of batter dropped in sizzles and rises to the top.
vegetable oil
Using a spoon or your hands, drop small mounds of the mixture into the hot oil. Fry in batches, turning occasionally, for about 4–5 minutes or until golden and crisp.
Remove the bhajis with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Serve hot with a side of mint yoghurt or tamarind chutney.

Notes

These homemade Indian onion bhajis are a wonderful way to bring Indian street food into your kitchen. They're easy to make, full of flavour, and guaranteed to disappear fast!

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