Onion Bhajis

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice your onions thinly.
  2. 2Slice your onions thinly.
  3. 3Slice your onions thinly.
  4. 4Place the sliced onions into a bowl.
  5. 5Place the sliced onions into a bowl.
  6. 6Place the sliced onions into a bowl.
  7. 7Season the onions with salt to draw out moisture.
  8. 8Season the onions with salt to draw out moisture.
  9. 9Season the onions with salt to draw out moisture.
  10. 10Chop the fresh coriander.
  11. 11Chop the fresh coriander.
  12. 12Chop the fresh coriander.
  13. 13Chop the fresh mint.
  14. 14Chop the fresh mint.
  15. 15Chop the fresh mint.
  16. 16Finely dice the green chili.
  17. 17Finely dice the green chili.
  18. 18Finely dice the green chili.
  19. 19Add 6 tablespoons of yogurt into a bowl.
  20. 20Add 6 tablespoons of yogurt into a bowl.
  21. 21Add 6 tablespoons of yogurt into a bowl.
  22. 22Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the yogurt, ensuring no seeds fall in.
  23. 23Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the yogurt, ensuring no seeds fall in.
  24. 24Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the yogurt, ensuring no seeds fall in.
  25. 25Add the freshly chopped mint to the yogurt mixture.
  26. 26Add the freshly chopped mint to the yogurt mixture.
  27. 27Add the freshly chopped mint to the yogurt mixture.
  28. 28Add a pinch of salt to the yogurt mixture.
  29. 29Add a pinch of salt to the yogurt mixture.
  30. 30Add a pinch of salt to the yogurt mixture.
  31. 31Mix the mint yogurt sauce.
  32. 32Mix the mint yogurt sauce.
  33. 33Mix the mint yogurt sauce.
  34. 34Add half a teaspoon of garam masala to the onions.
  35. 35Add half a teaspoon of garam masala to the onions.
  36. 36Add half a teaspoon of garam masala to the onions.
  37. 37Add half a teaspoon of ground coriander to the onions.
  38. 38Add half a teaspoon of ground coriander to the onions.
  39. 39Add half a teaspoon of ground coriander to the onions.
  40. 40Add half a teaspoon of ground cumin to the onions.
  41. 41Add half a teaspoon of ground cumin to the onions.
  42. 42Add half a teaspoon of ground cumin to the onions.
  43. 43Add half a teaspoon of chili powder to the onions.
  44. 44Add half a teaspoon of chili powder to the onions.
  45. 45Add half a teaspoon of chili powder to the onions.
  46. 46Add half a teaspoon of turmeric to the onions.
  47. 47Add half a teaspoon of turmeric to the onions.
  48. 48Add half a teaspoon of turmeric to the onions.
  49. 49Add the chopped green chili to the onions.
  50. 50Add the chopped green chili to the onions.
  51. 51Add the chopped green chili to the onions.
  52. 52Add fresh coriander to the onions.
  53. 53Add fresh coriander to the onions.
  54. 54Add fresh coriander to the onions.
  55. 55Mix all the ingredients together.
  56. 56Mix all the ingredients together.
  57. 57Mix all the ingredients together.
  58. 58Add 60 grams of gram flour (chickpea flour) to the onion mixture.
  59. 59Add 60 grams of gram flour (chickpea flour) to the onion mixture.
  60. 60Add 60 grams of gram flour (chickpea flour) to the onion mixture.
  61. 61Add a splash of water to the mixture.
  62. 62Add a splash of water to the mixture.
  63. 63Add a splash of water to the mixture.
  64. 64Mix the ingredients together until they form a cohesive mixture.
  65. 65Mix the ingredients together until they form a cohesive mixture.
  66. 66Mix the ingredients together until they form a cohesive mixture.
  67. 67Shape the mixture into onion bhajis.
  68. 68Shape the mixture into onion bhajis.
  69. 69Shape the mixture into onion bhajis.
  70. 70Heat oil to 180 degrees Celsius.
  71. 71Heat oil to 180 degrees Celsius.
  72. 72Heat oil to 180 degrees Celsius.
  73. 73Carefully place the onion bhajis into the hot oil.
  74. 74Carefully place the onion bhajis into the hot oil.
  75. 75Carefully place the onion bhajis into the hot oil.
  76. 76Fry until golden brown.
  77. 77Fry until golden brown.
  78. 78Fry until golden brown.
  79. 79Remove the fried onion bhajis from the oil and place them on a cooling rack.
  80. 80Remove the fried onion bhajis from the oil and place them on a cooling rack.
  81. 81Remove the fried onion bhajis from the oil and place them on a cooling rack.
  82. 82Serve the homemade onion bhajis.
  83. 83Serve the homemade onion bhajis.
  84. 84Serve the homemade onion bhajis.

Ingredients

  • onions
  • onions
  • onions
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • green chili
  • green chili
  • green chili
  • fresh mint
  • fresh mint
  • fresh mint
  • fresh coriander
  • fresh coriander
  • fresh coriander
  • 6 tablespoons yogurt
  • 6 tablespoons yogurt
  • 6 tablespoons yogurt
  • 0.5 lemon juice
  • 0.5 lemon juice
  • 0.5 lemon juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon garam masala
  • 0.5 teaspoon garam masala
  • 0.5 teaspoon garam masala
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon turmeric
  • 0.5 teaspoon turmeric
  • 0.5 teaspoon turmeric
  • 60 grams gram flour or chickpea flour
  • 60 grams gram flour or chickpea flour
  • 60 grams gram flour or chickpea flour
  • water
  • water
  • water

Equipment

bowlknifechopping boardsmall bowlwhiskpotoil thermometerplatecooling rack

Tips

  • Gram flour (chickpea flour) is traditional for onion bhajis/pakora, creating a light, crispy, and not-too-heavy coating. It also adds a nutty, earthy flavor and is gluten-free.
  • Do not start with a wet batter; instead, add dry ingredients first to avoid soggy onion bhajis.