Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these Onion Bhajis are a popular Indian snack that will tantalize your taste buds. Spiced with cumin, coriander, and turmeric, and paired with a vibrant chutney sauce, they make a delightful appetizer or snack for any occasion.
This recipe is Budget-Friendly, Vegan, Dairy-Free (optional), and Quick, with main ingredients being onions and chickpea flour.
Whether you’re hosting a gathering or looking for a flavorful snack, these Onion Bhajis with their accompanying chutney sauce are sure to be a hit.
Onion Bhajis Recipe
For the best results, make sure to fry the bhajis until they are golden brown, which brings out the flavors and gives them that irresistible crispy texture.
Bhaji Mixture
In a bowl, combine sliced onions, chopped coriander, chopped green chili, salt, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, chickpea flour, and water.
Mix well to form a thick batter.
Frying
Heat oil in a pan and drop spoonfuls of the mixture. Fry until golden brown.
Chutney Sauce
For the chutney sauce, blend together coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chili, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and optional vegan yogurt.
Onion Bhajis with Chutney Sauce
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Frying pan
- Blender
- Mixing spoons
Ingredients
- 3-4 large onions sliced
- 1 handful coriander chopped
- 1 green chili chopped
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 4 tbsp water
For the Chutney Sauce:
- 1 cup coriander leaves
- 1/2 cup mint leaves
- 1 green chili
- 1 clove garlic
- 1- inch piece ginger
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup vegan yogurt optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Bhaji Mixture: In a bowl, combine the sliced onions, chopped coriander, chopped green chili, salt, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, chickpea flour, and water. Mix well to form a thick batter.
- Fry the Bhajis: Heat oil in a frying pan. Drop spoonfuls of the bhaji mixture into the hot oil and fry until they turn golden brown.
- Make the Chutney Sauce: In a blender, combine the coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chili, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and optional vegan yogurt. Blend until smooth.
- Serve: Serve the hot Onion Bhajis with the freshly made chutney sauce.
Notes
If vegan yogurt is not available for the chutney, you can omit it for a more tangy sauce.
Use fresh herbs for the chutney for the best flavor.