I’ve always loved getting onion bhajis from my local Indian takeaway, but I imagined they would be quite difficult to make, so I never seemed to get around to making them myself. Then, by pure chance, I happened to see them being made while I was waiting for my order and quickly asked the cook if he would mind telling me the basic recipe. I didn’t have a pen or anything to write with, but luckily I’ve got a pretty good memory. This easy onion bhaji recipe is what I made the next day by memory from those instructions.
The only real change I made (as far as I can remember) was in the frying method. Onion bhajis, sometimes known as vegetable or cheese fritters served in soups, are usually deep fried, but I wanted to try and make them a little bit healthier and lighter, so I decided to just fry them in a frying pan with a little bit of oil. They turned out perfectly and were much lighter and less greasy than the typical takeaway fare, while still retaining all of the flavour.
Once you get the hang of making them, you can try substituting the onion with courgette or whatever other vegetable tickles your fancy. I personally recommend eating them with tamarind sauce, but feel free to use whatever sauce you prefer, or even just eat them plain.
You Need:
Steps:
Ready In:Â 30 minutes
Serves: Â 6
Difficulty: Â Â 3 out of 5
Tags: baking soda, chilli powder, coriander, cumin seeds, Easy Onion Bhaji, gluten-free, gram flour, Indian food, onions, vegetable fritters
Tonight I want to prepare a decent indian dinner, and I will definetly try making these
What I just love about Indian food is the smell it leaves in the kitchen when cooking – makes me feel as if I was really in India!