Onion Fritters – Kanda Bhaji/Pakora. These delicious onion fitters are so simple yet delicious, a great treat or snack served with masala tea. Vegan and Gluten Free Recipe. Jump to Recipe
The simple pleasure of eating some deep fried onion fritters on a weekend… with a hot cup of masala tea..
Yes this is Seattle. It still rains here every few days.. No real summer in sight.. Just a couple of warm days, and then rain and cool again..
So as well get them fritters ready for the late afternoon get together!
Onion Fritters (Kanda Bhaji/Pakora simple pleasures
Onion Fritters - Kanda Bhaji/Pakora. These delicious onion fitters are so simple yet delicious, a great treat or snack served with masala tea. Vegan and Gluten Free Recipe.
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 69kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion
- 3-4 tablespoons (3 tablespoons) chickpea flour (besan),
- 2/3 teaspoon salt(or to taste),
- 1 Serrano chili pepper (less or more depending on needed spice)
- 1 bunch cilantro leaves,
- 2 teaspoons ginger
- 2 teaspoons garlic
- 1 pinch turmeric
- 1 pinch asofetida (hing)
- 1 tablespoon oats,
- 1 tablespoon rice flour,
- chili flakes to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) cumin powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) carom seeds (Ajwain)
- 1/2 inch (0.5 inch) piece of ginger and enough warm water, blend to form a thick paste.
Instructions
- Chop up the following.. 1 medium onion, 1 Serrano chili pepper (less or more depending on needed spice), a bunch of cilantro leaves, 2 teaspoons ginger and garlic and mix well.
- Mix in the chopped up veggies.
- Deep fry spoonfulls of this mixture on medium high.
- Few minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve hot, sprinkled with chaat masala, with tomato ketchup or chili sauce.
Notes
Nutritional value is based on 1 serving
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Onion Fritters (Kanda Bhaji/Pakora simple pleasures
Amount Per Serving
Calories 69
% Daily Value*
Sodium 8mg0%
Potassium 130mg4%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 200IU4%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 15mg2%
Iron 0.6mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Elva Bayley says
April 5, 2017 at 10:38 pmHi Richa,
I would love to make these for Diwali, but deep-frying is not an option for me. Could these be brushed with oil and baked instead?
Richa says
April 5, 2017 at 10:41 pmuse this recipe http://www.veganricha.com/2016/02/mixed-vegetable-pakora.html
Laura says
May 15, 2018 at 3:25 pmThank you so much for the link to yr baked recipe, I have the same issue, no frying at all. You are amazing, thanks, take care…