Nut-Free Onion Bhaji
Crispy, golden, and bursting with flavor, this Nut-Free Onion Bhaji recipe is a fantastic twist on the classic Indian street food, made allergy-friendly without compromising on taste. Thinly sliced onions are coated in a perfectly spiced chickpea flour batter infused with cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder, then fried to perfection for a crunchy yet tender bite. Completely free of nuts and featuring simple pantry ingredients, this recipe is easy to prepare and ready in under 30 minutes, making it a great choice for a quick snack, appetizer, or party platter. Serve these irresistibly crispy onion fritters hot with a dollop of tangy chutney or yogurt dip for the ultimate flavor experience. Whether you're catering to allergies or simply looking for a delicious plant-based treat, these nut-free onion bhajis are sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 3 large Onions
- 150 grams Chickpea flour (besan)
- 120 ml Water
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 500 ml Vegetable oil (for frying)
Directions
Step 1
Peel and slice the onions thinly, then separate the rings to ensure even cooking.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, cumin seeds, ground coriander, turmeric powder, chili powder, salt, ground pepper, and baking powder.
Step 3
Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, whisking constantly to form a smooth, lump-free batter. The batter should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Step 4
Add the sliced onions and chopped fresh coriander leaves to the batter and mix well until the onions are coated evenly.
Step 5
Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. The oil should be approximately 1-2 inches deep for frying.
Step 6
To test if the oil is hot enough, drop a small amount of batter into the oil; it should sizzle and rise to the surface immediately.
Step 7
Carefully drop spoonfuls of the onion mixture into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry the bhajis in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crisp.
Step 8
Remove the bhajis from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Step 9
Serve the nut-free onion bhajis hot with your favorite chutney or dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1332.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5102.5 |
| Total Fat 511.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 72.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2719.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 140.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 27.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 47.7g | |
| Protein 39.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 220.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2329.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories