Onion Bhajia/Fritters

Onion Bhajia (Fritters) is a favorite spicy starter/snack and is just enjoyed by all of us. The humble "Kanda bhaji"  or pakoda anyway you call it, it is definitely tempting!!!!

Crispy, golden, and packed with flavor, these Indian-style onion fritters are a must-try during the monsoon season — or anytime you crave something crunchy with your chai! ☕

Kanda Bhaji is a popular Maharashtrian street food made by mixing thinly sliced onions with gram flour (besan) and spices, then deep-frying them to perfection. The result? Light, crispy, and irresistibly delicious bhajis that are loved across India.

Whether you call them Onion Bhaji, Kanda Bhajiya, or Onion Pakoda, this easy homemade recipe will bring the authentic taste of Indian comfort food right to your kitchen. Pair it with green chutney or hot masala chai for the ultimate snack-time experience.

Onion Bhajia/Fritters

Ingredients

• 1  Large Onion cut finely
• 1 tsp red chili pwd
• 1/2 tsp turmeric pwd
• 1 tsp Dhania Jeera Pwd
• 1 tsp of dry mango powder 
• (Everest Amchur)(opt)
• 1/4 tsp  garam masala 
• 1/4 tsp ajwain
• 3 tbsp gram flour (besan)
• 2 tbsp rice flour (opt)
• finely chopped coriander leaves
• 3-4 green chilies finely chopped salt 
• Oil for frying

Method- Take a bowl combine all the ingredients and mix well. Add very little water, add cut onion
and mix well, the flour and onion should blend and be well coated and be dry. Heat a little oil and add it to this batter and mix it well.

Keep it for sometime. In a kadai heat sufficient oil for frying. Slowly add the onion besan mix in batches in the hot oil. Fry till golden brown on both sides. Drain on absorbent paper. 

Serve hot crisp bhajias with ketchup or chutney of your choice.


(You can cut the onion in long strands as well)



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